PB Cookie Bars (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups (281g) regular flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup (128g) smooth peanut butter
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup (150g) white sugar
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3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
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1 1/2 cups (255g) peanut butter chips
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1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
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Turn your oven to 375°F (190°C). Put parchment paper in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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Stir together flour, baking powder, and sea salt in a big bowl. Put it aside.
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In a different bowl, stir butter and peanut butter until they're creamy.
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Add both white and brown sugars bit by bit, stirring until the mix looks airy and light.
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Drop in eggs one after another, mixing well each time. Pour in the vanilla and stir.
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Slowly add the flour mix into the butter mix, stirring just enough to combine.
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Carefully fold chocolate and peanut butter chips into your batter.
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Push the dough flat across your paper-lined baking dish.
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Let it bake for 25-30 minutes until the sides turn golden and a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out mostly without batter.
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Wait for the bars to cool completely. Then lift them out with the paper and cut into squares.
# Additional Tips:
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These treats work great at gatherings or as snacks and stay fresh for days when kept in a sealed container.