Gooey bars –Get ready to indulge in a sweet adventure with these Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars! Imagine a world where chocolate and peanut butter unite to create a snack that’ll make your taste buds dance like they’ve got a mind of their own. Trust us, you won’t want to miss out on these scrumptious delights!
Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars
This recipe is a masterpiece of gooeyness, chocolatey goodness, and irresistible peanut butter flavor. It’s everything you want in a dessert wrapped up in one heavenly treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups (or more if you dare!)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan like you’re preparing for a glorious baking mission.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. It’s like giving your ingredients a little spa treatment!
- Add in the peanut butter and mix until combined. Then toss in those eggs and vanilla extract for an extra kick of flavor. Mix well until you’ve got a delightful creamy concoction.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until it’s just combined. We don’t want to overwork that dough, like we don’t want to overwork ourselves on a Sunday!
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups, but save a few for topping later. Because who doesn’t love a grand reveal?
- Spread the cookie dough mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan. Top with reserved peanut butter cups and thoughts of deliciousness to come.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. Your kitchen will smell like a chocolate-peanut butter wonderland.
- Let the bars cool in the pan before slicing them up – if you can wait that long. Go ahead, grab a piece while it’s still warm; we won’t tell!
And there you have it! A batch of gooey, peanut buttery cookie bars that will make your heart sing! Enjoy your sweet creation, and definitely share (or don’t – we won’t judge!).