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.

Md Sagor Molla
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I actually really enjoyed these cookie bars. The chocolate chips really balance out the peanut butter flavor.


sashi Pantha
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These cookie bars are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Saliu Abdul
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I love that these cookie bars are so easy to make. I can whip them up in no time, even on a busy weeknight.


rony ahmod
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These cookie bars are the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate. They're chewy, gooey, and absolutely delicious.


Maggie Godley
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookie bars are delicious and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Adnankhan Adnankhan
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These cookie bars are a must-try for any peanut butter lover. They're rich, decadent, and impossible to resist.


Aaditya bhattarai
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I've made these cookie bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Adi Zabzuni
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These cookie bars are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen.


Ravindu Nadeeshan
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I made these cookie bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Bhim Kishan
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I used dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. It gave the cookie bars a richer flavor.


Jaimee Starling
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I added some chopped peanuts to the batter for extra crunch. It was a great addition!


babyson vilna
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These cookie bars are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. They're also a great snack for on the go.


Raelinn Proffitt
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I absolutely loved these cookie bars. The chocolate chips really balance out the peanut butter flavor.


Nick Roho
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These cookie bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Emily Marcussen
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Wow, these cookie bars are incredible! They're so rich and decadent, and the peanut butter and chocolate flavors are perfectly balanced. I can't stop eating them!


Qasim Ali jutt
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These cookie bars are pure bliss! The peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven. I love that they're so easy to throw together, too. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Afra Bhatti
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I was a bit skeptical about these cookie bars at first, but I'm so glad I gave them a try! They're incredibly easy to make, and they turned out so delicious. The peanut butter and chocolate flavors are perfectly balanced, and the oats add a nice chew


Mazvita Pfende
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These cookie bars are amazing! The peanut butter flavor is rich and decadent, and the chocolate chips add the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


M Faiq
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Holy moly, these peanut butter cupboard cookie bars are dangerously delicious! They're so easy to make, and the combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and oats is a total winner. I'll definitely be making these again and again.