Chocolate Butter Cream Bars Recipes

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Add butter and mix on low to medium speed until smooth. Add vanilla and blend into the butter. Add powdered sugar, salt, and cocoa powder.
• Add most of the milk. Begin mixing at low speed so you won't have a cloud of powdered sugar in your kitchen.
• Continue to mix adding remaining milk as needed. It may take 5 to 6 minutes to reach the smoothness and consistency you like. It will take longer if using a hand mixer. As you mix the frosting will become very smooth. You can add additional milk (1 Tablespoon at a time) if the frosting is too thick or additional powdered sugar if too soft.

CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREAM BARS

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 C butter, 1/4 powdered sugar and cocoa in 2 qt saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted(3-4 minutes).
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in 2 tsp vanilla, 1/4 C half&half, graham cracker crumbs, coconut and walnuts.
• Press mixture into bottom of ungreased 8" square baking pan.
• Combine remaining 1/2 C butter, remaining 1&3/4 C powdered sugar, remaining 1 tsp vanilla and 2 T half&half in large mixer bowl.
• Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy(2-3 minutes.
• Spread evenly over crust.
• Refrigerate until firm(30 minutes).
• Combine 2 T butter, corn syrup, and 2 T half&half in 1 qt saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally,.
• until mixture comes to a boil(2-3 minutes).
• Remove from heat; stir in chocolate melted.
• Stir in enough powdered sugar for desired spreading consistency.
• Spread evenly over filling.
• Cover; Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until serving time.
• Store in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE-CREAM CHEESE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base and topping ingredients until soft dough forms. Shape 6 (1-inch) balls of dough. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 2 inches apart; flatten in crisscross pattern with fork.
• Press remaining dough in pan. Bake cookies and base 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Reserve cookies for topping.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and stirred smooth. Spread evenly over bars. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Spread over chocolate layer.
• Crush reserved cookies; sprinkle over cream cheese layer. Press in lightly. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

CREAMY CHOCOLATE BARS

Steps:

• Place 15 graham squares on bottom of 13x9-inch pan, cutting as necessary to fit.
• Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup milk until well blended. Add remaining milk and dry pudding mixes; beat on low speed 2 min. Gently stir in COOL WHIP.
• Spread half the pudding mixture onto bottom of prepared pan; top with remaining graham squares and pudding mixture.
• Refrigerate 4 hours. Top with raspberries just before serving.

RICH CHOCOLATE CREAM BARS

Steps:

• In small saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, sugar, egg and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160°., In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and walnuts. Stir in cocoa mixture until blended. Press into a greased 9-in. square pan; set aside. , For filling, in a large bowl beat the butter, milk and pudding mix until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; spread over crust. , For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Cover and chill until set. Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Place butter in a bowl and beat until creamy.
• Add sugar and cocoa, mixing well.
• Stir in milk in portions, stirring each time.
• Add vanilla.
• Spread on cooled cake or other items needing frosting.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS II

Steps:

• Melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well.
• Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Melt chocolate chips and spread over the top. Cool.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Spread melted chocolate over the crumb crust. Chill for about 5 minutes, then cut into bars before the chocolate is completely set, then chill until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9 x13" pan. Bottom Layer: In small saucepan over low heat, melt 4 ounces chocolate and 1/2 cup butter, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Cool. In large bowl, beat 2 cups sugar, vanilla and 4 eggs. Stir in melted chocolate mixture just until blended. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour just until blended. Spread mixture evenly in pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool.
• Filling: Spread raspberry preserves over base. In small saucepan over low heat, melt 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate and 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. In another small saucepan, bring 1/3 cup sugar and water to boil. Boil 1 min. In large bowl, beat 2 eggs until frothy. Gradually add sugar water mixture; beat on highest speed 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add butter a small piece at a time. Beat well after each addition. Add melted chocolate and beat until smooth. Spread over preserves.
• Glaze: In small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring constantly. Drizzle over filling. Chill 1 hr. Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and candies. Spread over cooled cookie base.
• In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling. Drizzle mixture over filling. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT-BUTTER-CARAMEL CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Press mixture into prepared pan in an even layer. Let cool 15 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 3 tablespoons water. Cover and cook over medium heat, swirling pan a few times, until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Uncover and cook, undisturbed, until mixture turns amber, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Carefully add cream and 2 tablespoons butter (it will bubble up); stir until smooth. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Whisk in peanut butter. Spread mixture evenly over crust and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Melt chocolate and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small heat-proof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Let stand 5 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. Lift from pan using overhangs. Using a serrated knife, cut into squares. Refrigerate in an airtight container between pieces of parchment up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, finely crush 24 of the cookies; stir in melted butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth; spread over cooled crust. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and peanut butter. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spoon cream cheese mixture over pudding; gently spread to cover pudding. Spread remaining whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Coarsely crush remaining 8 cookies. Sprinkle crushed cookies and chips over whipped topping before serving.