Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
These Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor. A quick and easy treat for any occasion!
Equipment
- 8x8 Baking Pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs room temperature
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars. Enjoy!
Notes
For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled bars before serving.