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Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter Bars are a childhood favorite! You get a chewy peanut butter oat cookie base, topped with a smooth layer of pure peanut butter, and a final layer of rich chocolate frosting. People of all ages love them!
👥 30 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 42 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 12 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- baking sheet
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
(283g) all-purpose flour2 cups(181g) quick oats2 cupsbaking soda1 tsp(226g) unsalted butter, (softened)1 cup(250g) creamy peanut butter1 cup(360g) powdered sugar3 cups
3
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy.
4
Mix in eggs one at a time. Then blend in 1 cup peanut butter and the vanilla.
(283g) all-purpose flour2 cups(181g) quick oats2 cups(226g) unsalted butter, (softened)1 cuplarge eggs2(250g) creamy peanut butter1 cup(360g) powdered sugar3 cupscups (250g) packed light-brown sugar1 1/4cup (150g) granulated sugar3/4cup 113g) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces1/2cup (26g) unsweetened cocoa powder1/4cup (60g) milk1/4
5
Add in flour mixture and mix just until combined.
6
Drop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet. Spray hands with non-stick cooking spray and spread dough into an even layer.
7
Bake in preheated oven ⏱️ 13 - 15 minutes until golden (see notes).
8
Remove from oven and cool ⏱️ 5 minutes, then dollop remaining 1 cup peanut butter by spoonfuls over top. Let sit ⏱️ 1 minute then spread peanut butter into an even layer to cover top.
(283g) all-purpose flour2 cups(181g) quick oats2 cups(226g) unsalted butter, (softened)1 cupcups (250g) packed light-brown sugar1 1/4cup (150g) granulated sugar3/4(250g) creamy peanut butter1 cupcup 113g) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces1/2cup (26g) unsweetened cocoa powder1/4cup (60g) milk1/4(360g) powdered sugar3 cups
9
Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in cocoa, milk and salt and bring mixture just to a boil over medium heat.
10
Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar and mix until well combined (if needed you can add 1 Tbsp hot water to thin).
11
Immediately pour over bars and spread into an even layer. Allow frosting to set then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
calories
339 kcal
fat Content
18 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
26 g
sodium Content
190 mg
protein Content
6 g
cholesterol Content
35 mg
carbohydrate Content
40 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
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