Back in college, my roommate Jenn and I put away some Nutty Buddy bars (chocolate peanut butter cookie bars). This highly processed “treat” is not something you might wonder if it would pass the real food test…clearly, anything by Little Debbie does not! So I have not had one in a while. I think the ingredients say it all…
But boy, do I remember exactly how they taste. And the other day Jenn said to me, ”When are you going to come up with a Copycat Nutty Buddy Bars recipe so we can make them at home?” It honestly had not occurred to create a homemade version, but I was up for the challenge. And, while the result is not exactly like the original (I am not about to whip up some wafers from scratch), these homemade nutty bars are pretty reminiscent of what used to be my favorite packaged dessert! Let me know if you agree in the comments. :)
Copycat Nutty Buddy Bars
Ingredients
- 24 Triscuit (or similar) crackers
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, we buy natural peanut butter made with 1 ingredient, peanuts!
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Spread peanut butter on top of each cracker then double them up (one on top of another) to make 12 double-decker stacks.
In a small pot over very low heat, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream together. Continuously stir until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. You can also use a double boiler, but if you keep a close eye and stir frequently, I don't think it's necessary.
Line a baking sheet or cutting board with parchment or wax paper. One by one dip each cracker stack in the melted chocolate and spoon over top. Take out of the chocolate, scrape the excess off the bottom (with the spoon), and place on the prepared sheet. Repeat until done.
Place in the entire thing in the freezer until chocolate sets, 1 to 2 hours, and serve. Keep cold.
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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These are absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing this fun recipe!
This is a nice snack to take when reading a book or you are just relaxed watching a movie.
I wasn’t sure if I would like these. I thought they might might be sweet enough, and thought about adding honey to the peanut butter. I’m so glad I made them exactly as posted. No need for extra sweetner. They were just right. I used organic dark chocolate chips.
I know that Triscuit crackers only have 3 ingredients and those ingredients are all real food, but what about the BHT preservative that they pump into it “to preserve freshness” according to their box?
Doesn’t adding a possible carcinogen preservative kick it out of your real food guidelines?
Never mind, I see that you addressed this earlier in the thread. I’m sad to say I will not be buying triscuits, but hope to try this recipe with a similar cracker that doesn’t contain BHT.
Heidi, I don’t have a box in front of me but Whole Foods has a Triscuit dupe that might work.
I made these over the weekend and they are awesome!! Love your recipes.
Amazingly delicious! Definitely a worthy contender!