Mocha Bars

Name: Mocha Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 20-24 bars
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box cake mix; 1 (6 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding; 2 cups milk; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 -4 tablespoons milk, seperated; crushed peanuts

Submitted by Chef #333464

"Mocha bars have been a favorite bakery treat of mine for years, but they're always hard to find. This recipe is the best mocha bar I've ever had!"

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 20-24 bars

ingredients

1 (18 ounce) box cake mix
1 (6 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
2 cups milk
2 eggs
¹⁄₂ cup butter, softened
¹⁄₂ cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups powdered sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons milk, seperated
crushed peanuts

directions

Mix cake mix, pudding, milk and eggs in large bowl.
Bake in 13x9 pan according to box directions. The cake may take an extra 5-10 minutes.
Whip butter, peanut butter together. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, the mixture will be crumbly. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the icing is fluffy and spreadable.
Cut cake into 20 or 24 squares. Frost all sides and roll in crushed peanuts.
Variation: add heath bits to the crushed peanuts. Gives an extra crunch!