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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8×8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
4
Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
5
Add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
6
Press the dough into the prepared pan and sprinkle the sugar on top.
7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
8
Immediately after removing the pan from the oven, press the Kisses into the bars, making sure to space them evenly apart.
9
When the dough has cooled completely, cut into bars and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Dough Before Baking 🧊Refrigerate your peanut butter dough for at least 30 minutes before pressing into the pan to prevent excessive spreading and ensure perfectly chewy bars with crisp edges.
- Toast Peanut Butter First 🥜Slightly warm your peanut butter (microwave 20-30 seconds) before mixing to enhance its natural flavor depth and create a smoother, more cohesive dough.
- Pre-Warm Hershey's Kisses ✨Place chocolate kisses in a warm (not hot) oven for 1-2 minutes before pressing into warm bars so they sink slightly and adhere perfectly without melting completely.
- Brown Your Butter 🧈Use browned butter instead of regular butter to add a rich, nutty complexity that elevates the peanut butter flavor and creates a more sophisticated taste profile.
- Cut While Warm, Serve When Cool 🔪Score and cut bars within 5 minutes of removing from the oven while slightly warm for clean edges, then allow to cool completely for the perfect texture and chocolate adherence.
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