Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Sink your teeth into the ultimate indulgence with these rich and chewy Peanut Butter Cookie Bars—an irresistible treat that combines the creamy sweetness of peanut butter with gooey chocolate chips in every bite. Perfectly baked to a golden finish, these dessert bars are made with pantry staples like melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, creating a buttery-soft texture that's hard to resist. Requiring just 10 minutes of prep time and a single bowl to whisk together the ingredients, this easy recipe is ideal for busy schedules or last-minute cravings. Whether you're whipping them up for a family gathering, bake sale, or simple weeknight treat, these Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Serve them straight from the pan or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and peanut butter. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 12 equal-sized squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 195.2 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.9 g | 474% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1443 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 402.6 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 277.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1105 mg | 24% | |
*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.
