Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with these Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars. A decadent combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and gooey goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups (halved)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Assemble: Spread two-thirds of dough in pan. Top with peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and condensed milk. Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough on top.
- Bake: Bake for 28–32 minutes until golden and set. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a gooier texture, slightly underbake and cool completely before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
