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Homemade easy peanut butter cookie bars on wooden board with peanut drizzle

Easy Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Elisa
3-ingredient soft and chewy peanut butter cookie bars that come together in minutes. Perfect for quick desserts and snacks!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Pinch of salt optional
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth. Add vanilla and salt if using.
  • Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Center will look slightly soft.
  • Cool completely in pan (about 30 minutes) before cutting into bars.

Notes

For best results, use conventional creamy peanut butter (not natural/oily varieties)
Bars will firm up as they cool
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
Keyword 3 ingredient peanut butter bars, easy peanut butter cookie bars, no bake peanut butter bars
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