Description
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars are a deliciously creamy and chewy treat that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with sweet chocolate chips. These indulgent bars evoke nostalgia while being incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying on a cozy night in. With minimal effort and just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter and softened butter until creamy.
- Add brown sugar and granulated sugar; beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and a pinch of salt; gradually add to the wet mixture while stirring gently.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or dried fruit. Substitute almond or cashew butter for a different flavor profile. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.