Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars

Peanut butter cups were invented by H. B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey. He started his own candy company in the 1920s and introduced the peanut butter cup in 1928.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Mini peanut butter cups, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the creamy peanut butter until fully incorporated.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped mini peanut butter cups.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
10. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.