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Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
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Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until well combined.
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Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
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Fold the chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula until evenly distributed.
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Scoop the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread out evenly edge to edge.
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Bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Allow cookie bars to cool for 10 minutes. Cut into 24 even squares and top each bar with a Hershey's Kiss.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Peanut Butter Consistency Magic 🥜Bring your peanut butter to room temperature and slightly warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to ensure smoother mixing and better incorporation into the cookie bar batter.
- Kiss Placement Pro Tip 💋Press Hershey's Kisses into the bars immediately after removing from the oven while the surface is still soft, allowing them to slightly melt and create a gorgeous, glossy finish.
- Moisture Retention Trick 💧Line your baking pan with parchment paper overhanging the sides for easy removal and to prevent moisture loss, ensuring your cookie bars stay soft and chewy.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution 🍫Reserve a handful of chocolate chips to sprinkle on top of the batter just before baking to create a more visually appealing and evenly distributed chocolate layer.
- Cooling Technique Secret 🧊Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting to ensure clean, precise edges and prevent crumbling.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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