Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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16
servings
18 unit

devil's food cake mix

0.5 cup

butter

melted

0.66 cup

milk

cold

0.75 cup

creamy peanut butter

7 unit

marshmallow creme

0.5 cup

salted peanuts

6 unit

semi-sweet chocolate baking squares

coarsely chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2
~4 min

Mix dry devil's food cake mix, melted butter, and 1/3 cup cold milk until blended.

Step 3
~4 min

Press 2/3 of the mixture onto the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan.

Step 4
~4 min

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the center is almost set.

Step 5
~4 min

Cool for 3 minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

Mix creamy peanut butter and the remaining 2/3 cup cold milk.

Step 7
~4 min

Spread the peanut butter mixture onto the baked crust.

Step 8
~4 min

Top with spoonfuls of marshmallow creme and the remaining cake mixture.

Step 9
~4 min

Sprinkle with salted peanuts and coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate baking squares.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~4 min

Press gently into the cake mixture.

Step 11
~4 min

Bake for 18 minutes or just until the center is set.

Step 12
~4 min

Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Step 13
~4 min

For make-ahead: Prepare as directed and cool completely.

Step 14
~4 min

Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month.

Step 15
~4 min

Thaw completely before cutting into bars.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the bars before cutting for cleaner edges.

Use parchment paper to line the pan for easy removal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of cold milk.

Serve as part of a dessert buffet.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, common for potlucks and bake sales.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday baking
Birthday parties

Occasion Tags

party
holiday
bake sale
potluck

Popularity Score

70/100