Description
Delightfully chewy Peanut Butter Cookie Bars that encapsulate the homely comfort of freshly baked cookies, shaped into neat squares.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top for an even bake.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing into bars. Enjoy!
Notes
Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg