Peanut Butter Bar Cookies
Rich, buttery, and irresistibly nutty, these Peanut Butter Bar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, baked to soft, chewy perfection in a convenient bar form. Featuring the perfect balance of creamy peanut butter, brown sugar sweetness, and a hint of vanilla, these bars come together quickly for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Topped with optional mini chocolate chips for a touch of decadence, they’re an easy-to-make dessert ideal for everything from bake sales to afternoon snacks. With minimal prep and no need to scoop individual cookies, this recipe ensures maximum flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, each bite of these bars is a symphony of texture and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.75 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or your hands.
If desired, sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top and gently press them into the dough.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
Once cooled, transfer to a cutting board and slice into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.8 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.2 g | 496% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2160 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.2 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 280.4 g | ||
| Protein | 72.2 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1811 mg | 39% | |
*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.
