Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
These Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are chewy, rich, and packed with creamy peanut butter flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to a golden edge, they are perfect for snack time, dessert, or sharing.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Add the creamy peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares.
Notes
Enjoy these chewy and delicious Peanut Butter Cookie Bars, a perfect combination of sweet and nutty in every bite!