PB Cookie Bars (Print)
Tender, buttery squares loaded with peanut butter and chocolate chips making a mouthwatering snack for any get-together.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
→ Wet Ingredients
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3/4 cup (165g) light brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup (128g) creamy peanut butter
→ Add-Ins
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1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 1/2 cups (255g) peanut butter chips
# Steps:
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Turn your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
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In a big bowl, combine the flour, sea salt, and baking powder, then set the bowl aside.
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Use a separate bowl to whip up the peanut butter and softened butter until they're creamy.
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Little by little, pour in the brown sugar and white sugar, mixing until everything’s fluffy and smooth.
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Toss in one egg at a time, blending it well before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract last.
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Dump the dry mix into the wet one slowly, stirring just enough to combine everything.
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Gently mix the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips into the dough.
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Even out the dough in your lined pan so it’s spread across completely.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Look for the edges to turn golden, and a toothpick near the center should come out with just a few sticky crumbs.
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Wait for the bars to cool down in the pan. Use the parchment to lift them out, then slice into squares.
# Additional Notes:
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These treats are perfect for gatherings or just to enjoy at home. Keep them fresh in an airtight container for a few days.