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Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
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These Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are an easy, chewy, and irresistibly flavorful treat made with simple pantry staples. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings any time, they offer a buttery, nutty experience with a soft-chewy texture that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth variety)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sugars

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra edges hanging over so it’s easy to lift the bars out later. Lightly grease the paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Then, beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and slightly fluffy.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening and salt throughout your bars.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Together: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet peanut butter mixture, folding gently until a thick, uniform dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
  5. Transfer and Bake: Spread the dough evenly into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out almost clean with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool and Cut: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out. Cut into squares or rectangles, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients: Softened peanut butter and eggs blend easier for a uniform batter.
  • Don’t overbake: Remove the bars when they’re just set to keep them chewy rather than dry.
  • Customize texture: Swap creamy peanut butter for chunky to add a delightful crunch.
  • Chill dough for thicker bars: Refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Line your pan properly: Parchment paper with overhang makes removing and slicing the bars much easier and cleaner.

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