Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Why make this recipe

If you love the combination of cookie dough and chocolate, these Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are perfect for you. They are easy to make and incredibly delicious, bringing together the flavors of chocolate chips, peanut butter, and a soft cookie base. Perfect for a treat or dessert, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends!

How to make Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup chocolate chips (for topping)
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (for topping)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and flour until well combined.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Spread the cookie dough mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
6. In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter until smooth.
7. Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cookie dough layer and spread evenly.
8. Allow to cool in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before cutting into bars and serving.

How to serve Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These bars are great served chilled and can be cut into squares or rectangles. You can enjoy them plain or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top for an extra treat!

How to store Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for about a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them. Just wrap each bar in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag. They can last up to three months in the freezer.

Tips to make Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

• Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
• Don’t skip chilling the bars; this helps them set properly and makes them easier to cut.
• You can use dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips for different flavors.

Variation

You can add nuts, such as chopped walnuts or pecans, to the cookie dough mix for added texture and flavor. If you want a little more crunch, consider sprinkling some sea salt on top before chilling.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of nut butter?
Yes, you can use almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter for a different flavor.

Is it okay to eat the cookie dough raw?
The cookie dough in this recipe is safe to eat since it doesn’t contain eggs. However, it’s always best to enjoy it baked in the bars!

Can I make these bars gluten-free?
Absolutely! Just swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend to ensure they are gluten-free.

Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Delicious Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars combining soft cookie dough, rich chocolate, and creamy peanut butter – perfect for a treat or dessert.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the cookie base

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips For the cookie dough mix.

For the topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips For topping.
• 1/4 cup peanut butter For topping.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and flour until well combined.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Assembly

1. Spread the cookie dough mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
2. In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter until smooth.
3. Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cookie dough layer and spread evenly.

Cooling

1. Allow to cool in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before cutting into bars and serving.

Notes

These bars are great served chilled and can be enjoyed plain, or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chocolate sauce. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.