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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
3
Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until well combined.
4
Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
5
Fold the chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula until evenly distributed.
6
Scoop the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread out evenly edge to edge.
7
Bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
8
Allow cookie bars to cool for 10 minutes. Cut into 24 even squares and top each bar with a Hershey's Kiss.
9
Serve and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring peanut butter, butter, and eggs to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, even incorporation and prevent lumpy batter that affects texture.
- Strategic Chocolate Placement 🍫Press Hershey's Kisses and chocolate chips into the batter immediately after spreading in the pan, then refrigerate for 15 minutes before baking so they set properly without sinking.
- Don't Overmix the Dough 🥄Mix just until combined after adding flour to avoid developing excess gluten, which creates tough, dense bars instead of the desired soft and chewy texture.
- Underbake for Chewiness ⏱️Remove bars when the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly when shaken—they'll continue cooking from residual heat and achieve that perfect chewy consistency.
- Cool Completely Before Cutting 🔪Let bars cool in the pan for at least 2 hours at room temperature before cutting to prevent crumbling and ensure clean, professional-looking portions with intact chocolate pieces.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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