Copycat Nutty Buddy Bars

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

4.72 from 7 votes

Course: Desserts, Snacks & Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: copycat, homemade version

Dietary Restriction: Egg Free, Vegetarian

Category: Freezer Friendly

Active Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings (Adjust to suit): 12 bars

Calories: 167 kcal

These copycat Nutty Buddy Bars are free of processed ingredients and pretty reminiscent of what used to be my favorite packaged dessert. Hope you enjoy!

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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

1. Spread peanut butter on top of each cracker then double them up (one on top of another) to make 12 double-decker stacks.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Place in the entire thing in the freezer until chocolate sets, 1 to 2 hours, and serve. Keep cold. 

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Recipe Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Copycat Nutty Buddy Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 73mg3%

Potassium 76mg2%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 115IU2%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 29mg3%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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