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Prison Bars


Every family recipe box contains a recipe with a weird name and an even better story. Prison Bars are one of those classic gems. No one is sure where they earned their notorious name, but they've been nestled among yellowing handwritten recipe cards and church cookbooks for years. These vintage bars feature a creamy peanut butter base topped with chocolate frosting. Once you try these old fashioned Prison Bars, they'll be making a regular appearance on your dessert table.


 

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