Easy Peanut Butter Cookie Bars Recipe
Thick, chewy peanut butter cookie bars made in one bowl with pantry staples. No dough chilling, and ready in about 35 minutes—perfect for weeknights or last-minute get-togethers.
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Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang, and lightly grease.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift out using the parchment and cut into 16 bars.
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture. Crunchy peanut butter works but bars will be more crumbly. For a 9x13-inch pan, double the recipe and bake 22 to 28 minutes. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.