Description
These Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a chewy texture and a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, these bars are sure to be a hit with peanut butter lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bars:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- You can use chunky peanut butter for added texture.
- For a sweeter touch, drizzle melted chocolate or a peanut butter glaze on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
