Layered Peanut Butter Bars Cookie Mix
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these decadent Layered Peanut Butter Bars Cookie Mix. This no-fuss dessert features a buttery, oat-filled cookie base layered with rich, creamy peanut butter and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache—all crowned with a crumbly cookie topping for added texture. Crafted with simple pantry staples like semi-sweet chocolate chips, powdered sugar, and old-fashioned oats, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in a 9x9-inch pan. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving a weeknight treat, these layered bars deliver big flavor in every bite. Perfect for peanut butter lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike, these customizable bars are destined to be your next crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup Peanut butter, creamy
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch square baking dish and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and oats until evenly combined.
Add the melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture forms a crumbly but cohesive dough.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer. Reserve the rest for the topping.
Bake the base layer for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
While the base cools, prepare the peanut butter layer: In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled cookie base, using a spatula to smooth the surface.
Next, make the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the reserved cookie dough mixture over the chocolate layer to create a crumbly topping.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set and the layers are firm.
Slice into bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 247.8 g | 318% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.9 g | 564% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 288 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 2489 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 716.0 g | 260% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 519.8 g | ||
| Protein | 80.0 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1861 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
