Best 8 Peanut Butter Cupboard Cookie Bars Recipes

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Peanut butter cupboard cookie bars are a delectable and easy-to-make treat that offers a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. These cookies are ideal for those moments when you crave a homemade dessert but don't have all the necessary ingredients on hand. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious bars that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you feeling nostalgic.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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I got this from one of my best friends. She made them at a football party that we went to. They are super good and very easy to make!

Provided by Melinda

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Fold chocolate chips into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIE BARS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield about 35 cookie bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup smooth strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large (18-by-13 inch) rimmed baking sheet with parchment and spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until completely incorporated.
  • Dab a little cookie dough under each corner of the parchment to keep it from moving. Then dollop the dough in big spoonfuls all over the parchment. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and press the dough into an even layer, filling the baking sheet. Remove the plastic wrap.
  • With a tablespoon, spoon the peanut butter and the strawberry jam all over the cookie dough. Use the back of a spoon to swirl the peanut butter and jelly together, gently pushing them into the surface of the dough.
  • Bake until the cookie is lightly puffed and golden brown at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

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.

RETRO SCHOOL CAFETERIA PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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It's taken me a while to find this recipe. There are many versions of "the peanut butter bar" but, I believe this recipe comes the closest to what I remember eating in the 1960's (via our elementary school lunchroom). Boy those ladies could really cook back then!

Provided by Deborah Olson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ⅛ cups white sugar
1 ⅛ cups brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
¾ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan.
  • Cream white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and eggs together in a mixing bowl. Mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add flour and blend well. Add oats, baking soda, and salt and mix to combine. Spread into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool or chill in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  • While bars cool, blend powdered sugar, butter, milk, and peanut butter together in a bowl, adding more milk to give frosting the desired consistency. Frost cooled bars and cut into 20 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER BARS VII



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This is like a peanut butter oatmeal cookie with chocolate and frosting on top. Very easy to make, YUM!

Provided by SPAZZ41

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups rolled oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons peanut butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and 3/4 cup peanut butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Mix in the oats until evenly distributed. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Return to the oven for 2 more minutes, or until chocolate chips are shiny. Remove and spread the chips out smooth. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and evaporated milk until smooth. Spread over the chocolate layer when cool. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 181.2 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

PEANUT COOKIE BARS



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I stir up a big batch of these easy bars on the stove top. These chewy no-bake goodies have big peanut taste. We're chocolate fans, so I sometimes add a bag of chips to make the bars an even bigger hit.-Gaylene Anderson, Sandy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 cups cornflakes, crushed
1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts
1-1/2 cups corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cornflakes and peanuts; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugars; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter. , Pour over cornflake mixture; toss to coat. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Cool slightly; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER PIE BARS



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These peanut butter pie-inspired bar cookies are the perfect chewy, crumbly, sweet treat for peanut lovers!

Provided by S. Eyres

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
¾ cup butter, melted
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl until cracker crumbs are moistened. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Mix peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, honey, and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl; stir in brown sugar. Fold flour into peanut butter mixture until well incorporated.
  • Spread peanut butter mixture over graham cracker crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chips start to melt, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 256.9 mg, Sugar 41.7 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help your cookies bake evenly and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make your cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter cup cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your cookies turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these peanut butter cup cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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