Peanut Butter Candy Bars Cookie Mix
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate sweet and salty treat with these Peanut Butter Candy Bars Cookie Mix! Packed with creamy peanut butter, a hint of vanilla, and a perfectly chewy texture, these bars are taken to the next level with bursts of mini chocolate chips, crunchy peanut butter candy pieces, and optional chopped salted peanuts for an extra crunch. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under half an hour, these cookie bars are ideal for satisfying your dessert cravings or impressing guests at your next gathering. Whether you're a fan of peanut butter desserts or looking to elevate your cookie game, this recipe promises bold flavors and soft, gooey bites in every slice. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, these candy-studded cookie bars are as easy to make as they are irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Peanut butter candy pieces (e.g., Reese's Pieces or similar)
- 0.25 cups Chopped salted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhangs on the sides for easy lifting.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a larger mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, peanut butter candy pieces, and chopped salted peanuts (if using).
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula. Smooth out the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and slice into 12 equal portions. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.5 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1867 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.1 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.9 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1406 mg | 30% | |
*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.
