PEANUT BUTTER CUPBOARD COOKIE BARS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup lightly crushed candy-coated peanut butter candies
1/2 cup lightly crushed potato chips
1/2 cup broken-up pretzel sticks

Steps:

  • For the peanut butter cookie base: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with a rack set on the middle shelf. Lightly butter a 9-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar in another medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined. With lightly floured hands, press the dough into the prepared baking dish and bake until lightly browned, 24 to 28 minutes. Place the baking dish on a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • For the chocolate sour cream frosting: Place the chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Whip the butter with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and whip until all of the sugar has been added and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the melted chocolate and sour cream and mix until well combined.
  • To assemble: Spread the chocolate sour cream frosting evenly on top of the peanut butter cookie base. Top with the crushed peanut butter candies, potato chips and pretzels. Cut into 16 bars and use a small offset spatula to remove the bars from the pan.

Mrinmoy Ritchil
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


lamar cell
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These cookie bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves them.


Elly Mason
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These cookie bars freeze really well, so I can make a big batch and freeze them for later.


qazi qazi
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I love how customizable these cookie bars are. You can add different mix-ins, like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.


Sarda Lashun
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These cookie bars are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. I always have a jar of peanut butter in my pantry, so I can make these cookies whenever I want.


Benjamin Hacker
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I've made these cookie bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for potlucks and bake sales.


Samkelisiwe Dlamini
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These cookie bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


FunMix Entartanmint
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I really enjoyed these cookie bars. The chocolate flavor is really strong and the peanut butter is just a subtle hint.


Muhamed Naimudeen
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These cookie bars are the perfect combination of chewy and gooey. The peanut butter and chocolate flavors are perfectly balanced.


Kamaldeen Balogun
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I made these cookie bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Bersil Peters
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These cookie bars are so addictive! The peanut butter and chocolate combination is irresistible. I can't stop eating them.


Sayed Ayan
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I love how simple this recipe is. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch of these cookies whenever I'm craving something sweet.


Bengali Kartun Story
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These peanut butter cupboard cookie bars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.