Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Delicious and chewy peanut butter cookie bars that combine rich peanut butter flavor with cookie dough sweetness, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened Make sure it’s at room temperature.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Opt for high-quality peanut butter.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 each egg Use at room temperature.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) For extra flavor.
- 1 cup peanut butter chips (optional) Can be included for extra peanut butter flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until combined.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until lighter in color.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fold in peanut butter chips or any desired mix-ins.
Baking
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
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Notes
For serving, you can drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Wrap individually for snacks.