Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Peanut butter lovers, rejoice! The Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are here to satisfy your sweet tooth. Bursting with delicious peanut butter flavor and chunks of chocolate, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party, bringing a treat to school, or just craving something sweet, these cookie bars are an easy and delightful choice.

Why Make This Recipe

Making the Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars is simple and requires just a few ingredients. They are not only tasty but also a fun treat to make with family and friends. With the combination of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and two types of chocolate chip cookies, these bars bring together the best flavors in one delicious dessert. The chewy texture and rich taste will keep everyone coming back for more.

How to Make Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Ingredients:

1 bag Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (chopped)
1 package Great Value Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Cookies (chopped)
1 package Great Value Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies (chopped)
1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
Melt the Reese’s peanut butter cups and mix them with the softened butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla to create your base.
Fold in the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
Roughly chop both varieties of Great Value cookies and fold them into the batter.
Press the mixture into your prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden but the center is still slightly soft.
Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

How to Serve Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Cut the bars into squares and serve them on a platter. You can enjoy them warm or at room temperature. For an extra treat, consider adding a scoop of ice cream on the side or drizzling some chocolate sauce on top.

How to Store Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Store these cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them. Just wrap each square tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be frozen for up to three months.

Tips to Make Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
For a richer flavor, try using brown sugar instead of white sugar.
If you like crunchy textures, consider adding chopped nuts to the mixture.

Variations

For a different flavor, you can swap out the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with another favorite candy like Snickers or Milky Way. You can also add in some crushed graham crackers for a nice crunch!

FAQs

1. Can I use different types of chocolate chips?
Yes, you can use dark chocolate or white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.

2. How can I make this recipe more peanut buttery?
You can add extra peanut butter to the batter, or even spread a layer of peanut butter on top before baking.

3. Is it okay to use store-bought cookie dough?
Absolutely! You can use store-bought chocolate chip cookie dough instead of chopping up cookies, which will save you some time.

Enjoy making and sharing your Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars! They are sure to bring smiles and satisfaction with every bite.