Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is essential for making these indulgent Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
These ingredients are easy to find, and I love that they come together to create a treat that everyone will enjoy!
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then gradually add flour and salt until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional chopped peanuts.
- Press the mixture into a lined 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, then cut into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use natural peanut butter.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg