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Fudge Crumble Bars - Fudge, peanut butter and coconut pecan frosting enveloped by a delicious yellow cake mix crust and crumble topping!
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Fudge Crumble Bars

Fudge, peanut butter and coconut pecan frosting enveloped by a delicious yellow cake mix crust and crumble topping!
Servings 12
Calories 310kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

For the Bars:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 jar coconut pecan frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, peanut butter, butter and eggs.
  • Stir until dough holds together.
  • Press ⅔ dough onto bottom of a 13x9 inch pan.
  • Reserve remaining dough for topping.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips, milk and butter.
  • Melt over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in frosting.
  • Spread filling over dough in pan.
  • Crumble reserved dough over filling.
  • Bake for 25-28 minutes. Cool and cut.

Notes

  1. Proper Dough Consistency: Ensure that the dough for the bars holds together well but is not overly sticky. Mix the cake mix, peanut butter, melted butter, and eggs until the dough comes together smoothly. If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. If it's too wet, add a little more cake mix.
  2. Layering Technique: When layering the bars, press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the baking pan evenly. This forms a sturdy base for the bars. Reserve the remaining dough for the topping. Be sure to spread the chocolate chip and sweetened condensed milk filling evenly over the dough in the pan for consistent flavor throughout.
  3. Even Baking: Bake the fudge crumble bars in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25–28 minutes or until golden brown and set. Keep an eye on them towards the end of the baking time to prevent over-browning. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares for clean and neat slices. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg