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Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
  • Yield: 36 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars are a decadent treat combining rich melted butter, chocolate chips, and mini peanut butter cups layered between a buttery cookie dough and a creamy peanut butter sweetened condensed milk mixture. Baked to golden perfection, these bars are soft, gooey, and perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers seeking an indulgent dessert that's easy to make and share.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Fillings and Toppings

  • 30 Miniature Peanut Butter Cups
  • 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the bars later.
  2. Make Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda. Gradually blend in the flour until a dough forms. Stir in the chocolate chips evenly.
  3. Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the fat-free sweetened condensed milk and creamy peanut butter. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
  4. Assemble Bottom Layer: Spray your hands lightly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Arrange the miniature peanut butter cups evenly on top of this dough layer.
  5. Add Peanut Butter Mixture and Top Layer: Carefully pour the peanut butter and condensed milk mixture over the peanut butter cups, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the pan edges so it doesn't touch the foil. Break the remaining cookie dough into pieces and place them over the peanut butter mixture. Press gently with your hands to flatten and mostly cover the bottom layers, leaving some gaps to allow gooey texture.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the tops of the bars just begin to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
  7. Store: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month. These bars are best served at room temperature for optimal gooey texture.

Notes

  • Spraying your hands with cooking spray before handling the dough prevents sticking and makes assembly easier.
  • Leave a small gap around the edges when pouring the peanut butter mixture to avoid it leaking onto the foil, which can burn during baking.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts and proper set texture.
  • These bars can be frozen and thawed; just bring them to room temperature before serving for best gooey consistency.

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