Sesame-Peanut Bars

Delicious homemade bars made with a blend of sesame seeds, coconut, and peanuts, held together with honey and peanut butter. These sweet and nutty treats are perfect for snacking.

16 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ stick butter
  • cups sesame seeds
  • ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup unsalted, roasted peanuts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 piece glass baking dish
  • 1 piece parchment paper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Butter an 8x8" glass baking dish; line with parchment paper, leaving a generous overhang on all sides. Mix 1 1/4 cups white and/or black sesame seeds, 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/4 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Mix 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl. Add to sesame seed mixture and mix well.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Scrape mixture into prepared baking dish; press firmly into an even layer. Bake at 350°F until golden brown around the edges, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool until firm, 30-40 minutes. Lift out of baking dish (if it starts to crumble, let cool longer) and cut into 16 bars. Let cool completely.

    65 min

  3. 3.

    Bars can be made 3 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.