Best 17 Peanut Butter Cookie Bars Recipes

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Peanut butter cookie bars are a rich, indulgent dessert that combines the sweet and nutty flavor of peanut butter with a chewy, gooey texture. Whether you're a fan of classic peanut butter cookies or looking for a twist on a timeless favorite, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings. With their easy-to-follow recipe and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delightful treats in no time. Preheat your oven and gather your ingredients, because it's time to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS



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recipe that has been in my family for over 50 years but no idea where it came from. if the chocolate does not melt i return to oven for 1-2 minutes.

Provided by dianasportal

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup oatmeal
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 1/2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • beat butter and peanut butter for 30 seconds. add sugars and beat until fluffy. add remaining ingredients, except chocolate chips, in order given. spread into 9 x 13 pan. bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. sprinkle with chocolate chips and let stand for 5 minutes. spread chocolate and cool. prepare icing by beating ingredients together for a drizzling consistency. drizzle over chocolate layer and cut into bars.

LUNCH LADY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS



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Found on line at 12 Tomatoes These are moister than your traditional cookie, The simple frosting adds some creamy texture (and more sweetness) and they are a breeze to cut into portions for serving.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 cut bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, 2 sticks
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, 1 stick
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Bars:.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
  • Mix together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Whisk together ½ cup milk, vanilla extract, eggs. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter and 1 cup peanut butter, bring to a boil. Remove from heat and slowly add flour mixture, followed by milk and egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Pour batter onto cookie sheet, spreading batter evenly to edges. Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Frosting:.
  • In a saucepan, bring 1 stick butter and ½ cup peanut butter to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons milk and slowly mix in powdered sugar until well combined. Pour frosting over cake, spreading evenly to edges. Allow frosting to cool and set before serving.

PEANUT BUTTER/CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS



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Easy to make, good to eat!

Provided by R. Lauzon

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt butter over low heat.
  • Pour butter into 13 x 9 inch pan. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over butter.
  • Pour condensed milk over crumbs. Sprinkle chocolate and peanut butter chips over milk mixture and press down firmly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 127.3 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER MONSTER COOKIE DREAM BARS



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My friend gave me this monster cookie bar recipe. These are heavenly. We always run out wherever we take them. I bet you can't eat just one!

Provided by yummyfood22

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups oatmeal
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup peanut butter
1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Stir oatmeal, flour, butter, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of crumb mixture. Spread remaining mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Remove crust; leave oven on.
  • Mix sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter together in a bowl. Spread over the baked crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture and milk chocolate pieces on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 363 mg, Sugar 35.6 g

PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW COOKIE BARS



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I got this recipe from a friend, after having it on our cookie exchange tray at Christmas. These are wonderful! Very rich and addictive at our house. We looove peanut butter :)

Provided by Marlene.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix with pudding
1/3 cup margarine
1 large egg
3 cups mini marshmallows
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips
2 cups crisp cereal (rice krispies or equivelent)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • CRUST In a large bowl combine the cake mix, margarine, and egg.
  • Mix until crumbly.
  • Press into bottom of ungreased 13x9 pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with 3 cups mini marshmallows.
  • Return to oven for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows begin to puff.
  • TOPPING In large saucepan, heat corn syrup, margarine, vanilla, and peanut butter chips until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • (Stir constantly) Remove from heat and stir in cereal.
  • Immediately spread over crust.
  • Chill and cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Source: Betty Crocker NOTE: Cookie mix used is 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (17 1/2 ounce) envelope betty crocker peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Press into pan.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted.
  • Spread evenly over base.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
  • For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.

MONSTER COOKIE BARS WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND OATMEAL



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We have been making this monster cookie bar recipe for years since we got it from our friends. It is easy and fast, and is a hit in any event!

Provided by Nicole H.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 2h23m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
⅔ cup melted butter
¼ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup peanut butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup butterscotch chips
⅓ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Add oats gradually. Press bar mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool for 4 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and 1/3 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting until blended, 1 to 3 minutes. Spread over warm bars. Let cool before cutting, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

TOUCHDOWN BACON-CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS



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Score major points at your next tailgate party with these easy-to-make peanut butter cookie bars topped with chocolate and bacon.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
Vegetable oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1/2 cup chopped cocktail peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in peanuts. Press evenly in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until set in center and golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; continue to microwave in 10-second increments until mixture can be stirred smooth. Spread evenly over top of bar; sprinkle with bacon pieces. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Indulge in a super easy candy-like cookie bar with layers of favorite peanut butter and chocolate.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press in pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate and butterscotch chips on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; stir until smooth. Spread over bars. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE-CREAM CHEESE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Make and share this Chocolate-Cream Cheese-Peanut Butter Bars (Cookie Mix) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17 1/2 ounce) envelope betty crocker peanut butter cookie dough (mix)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie base and topping ingredients until soft dough forms.
  • Shape 6 (1-inch) balls of dough.
  • On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 2 inches apart; flatten in crisscross pattern with fork.
  • Then with the remaining cookie dough, press into 9 X 13 inch pan.
  • Bake cookies and base 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Reserve the 6 cookies for topping.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on high 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and stirred smooth.
  • Spread evenly over bars.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until blended.
  • Beat on high speed about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Spread over chocolate layer.
  • Crush reserved cookies; sprinkle over cream cheese layer.
  • Press in lightly.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
  • For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 108.3, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 3.3

PEANUT BUTTER S'MORE COOKIE BARS



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Make and share this Peanut Butter S'more Cookie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 ounce) roll pillsbury refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
3/4 teaspoon oil
1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon cookie dough in bottom of sprayed pan. With floured fingers, press dough evenly to form crust.
  • Bake at 350°F for 16 to 19 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove pan from oven; sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven; bake an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until marshmallows are puffy.
  • Meanwhile, in small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with oil over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Remove pan from oven; sprinkle with colored candy pieces. Drizzle melted chocolate mixture over warm bars. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.2, Sodium 65.1, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.7

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS RECIPE



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Peanut butter and chocolate make these cookie bars one of my family's favorite desserts!

Provided by Six Sisters

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
3 Tablespoons milk
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, milk, egg, vanilla, salt and baking soda together in a bowl until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Spread into prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE AND CHOCOLATE SANDWICH BARS



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These easy-to-prepare bars layer Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix and milk chocolate with almonds and toffee chips for a sensational dessert.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pouches Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
2 eggs
3 bars (4.24 oz each) milk chocolate with almonds and toffee chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  • In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, oil, water and eggs until soft dough forms.
  • In bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, press half of dough. Break chocolate bars into squares; arrange in rows on top of dough. Press remaining dough on top, covering chocolate bar squares.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PEANUT BUTTER AND POTATO CHIP LAYERED COOKIE BARS



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Put a twist on traditional layered cookie bars with creamy peanut butter and potato chips-a sweet and salty treat perfect for potlucks.

Provided by By Cindy Rahe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve of graham crackers)
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 1/4 cup crushed salted kettle-style potato chips
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup peanut butter chips
3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper allowing paper to hang over 2 sides of pan. Spray paper with cooking spray. Secure overhanging paper with metal binder clips.
  • In medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and butter until well combined. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Set aside.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter on High about 30 seconds until slightly melted. Add condensed milk; stir to combine.
  • Layer half each of the potato chips, coconut flakes, peanut butter chips and chocolate chips on cracker base. Repeat with remaining chips and flakes. Pour peanut butter-condensed milk mixture as evenly as possible over layered toppings.
  • Bake in center of oven 20 to 25 minutes or until condensed milk has melted into bars and edges begin to brown. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PEANUT BUTTER CUPBOARD COOKIE BARS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup lightly crushed candy-coated peanut butter candies
1/2 cup lightly crushed potato chips
1/2 cup broken-up pretzel sticks

Steps:

  • For the peanut butter cookie base: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with a rack set on the middle shelf. Lightly butter a 9-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar in another medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined. With lightly floured hands, press the dough into the prepared baking dish and bake until lightly browned, 24 to 28 minutes. Place the baking dish on a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • For the chocolate sour cream frosting: Place the chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Whip the butter with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and whip until all of the sugar has been added and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the melted chocolate and sour cream and mix until well combined.
  • To assemble: Spread the chocolate sour cream frosting evenly on top of the peanut butter cookie base. Top with the crushed peanut butter candies, potato chips and pretzels. Cut into 16 bars and use a small offset spatula to remove the bars from the pan.

LAYERED PEANUT BUTTER BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Source: Betty Crocker "Layers of rich peanut butter cookie, peanut butter filling and chocolate frosting beg to be indulged in."

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

17 1/2 ounces betty crocker peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir all Cookie Base ingredients until soft dough forms.
  • Press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, beat all Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Spread mixture evenly over cookie base.
  • In microwavable bowl, microwave all Frosting ingredients on High 30 seconds; stir until smooth.
  • Cool 10 minutes; spread over filling.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
  • For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 53, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 1.3

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CANDY BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Love crunchy caramel-peanut butter candy bars? Try these indulgent cookies to satisfy cravings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
Dash salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended (filling will be thick). Press filling over cookie base. Refrigerate while preparing caramel layer.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and 2 tablespoons water over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted. Stir in peanuts. Spread evenly over filling. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until caramel layer is firm.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until melted. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy texture.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can use granulated sugar and add a tablespoon of molasses.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter cookie bars are an easy and delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With their chewy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and chocolate chips, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give peanut butter cookie bars a try.

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