Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup mini peanut butter cups; For the Chocolate-Peanut Butter Glaze; 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Servings: persons

2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup mini peanut butter cups
For the Chocolate-Peanut Butter Glaze
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
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2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Gradually add in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in mini peanut butter cups.
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4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan to wire rack and cool completely.
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5. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until completely smooth and melted. Spoon the mixture over the cooled cookie bars and spread into an even layer with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until set. Remove from pan and cut into bars.
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NOTES:
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Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars

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