Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars that are a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and gooey. These bars are a delightful treat for any occasion, combining the flavors of peanut butter cups and chocolate in a soft and chewy cookie base.
- Prep Time: 22 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
- Yield: 36 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3¼ cups all‑purpose flour
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Filling:
- 30 miniature peanut butter cups (or chopped)
- 1 (14‑oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a 9×13‑inch pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, stir melted butter with granulated and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time until combined. Mix in vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir in flour, then mix in chocolate chips.
- Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter until smooth.
- Assemble the Bars: Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan. Scatter peanut butter cups over the dough. Pour the condensed milk mixture over the top, leaving about a ¼‑inch border. Break up the remaining dough and dot it over the filling, pressing lightly.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden on top and just set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For easier pressing, spray hands with nonstick spray.
- Use mini peanut butter cups or chop larger ones.
- Bars are best enjoyed at room temperature and can be stored airtight for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g (approx)
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
