Best Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Gradually add in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in mini peanut butter cups. 4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan to wire rack and cool completely. 5. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until completely smooth and melted. Spoon the mixture over the cooled cookie bars and spread into an even layer with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until set. Remove from pan and cut into bars. NOTES: Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13" pan with foil (for easy removal) and spray with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and both sugars. Mix in egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix until smooth. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Spread cookie dough in prepared pan. Bake for about 17-19 minutes until it's no longer shiny. Cool completely before continuing. Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla with a hand mixer until smooth. Spread over cooled cookie bars.
• Place chocolate chips and Crisco or oil in a medium sized bowl. Heat on high heat in the microwave for 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1 1/2-2 minutes). Spread over peanut butter layer. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Let harden for several hours. You can chill the bars to make the chocolate harden faster, but be sure to let them come to room temperature before cutting so that the chocolate doesn't splinter when you cut them. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.