If you love the irresistible combo of peanut butter and chocolate, these cookie bars are pure indulgence. Soft, chewy, and loaded with chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, every bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and gooey goodness. They’re easy to make, bake beautifully, and will become your new go-to dessert for parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in.
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Full Recipe:
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
• 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve these bars slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of melted chocolate for a decadent touch. For gatherings, arrange them on a rustic wooden board and sprinkle a few chopped Reese’s on top for visual appeal.
Craving something rich, nutty, and chocolatey? These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Reese’s are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers. Soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolate chunks, they’ll steal the spotlight at any dessert table. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and pure deliciousness in every bite.