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Sinful Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars Recipe

Sinful Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars Recipe


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  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 17 1x

Description

Irresistible peanut butter cookie dough bars combine creamy layers of sweet indulgence with rich chocolate. Chocolate chips and smooth peanut butter create a delightful dessert you cannot resist.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups oat flour (or all-purpose flour, heat-treated)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsps milk
  • 2 tbsps creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Mixing Base: Whip peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar until fluffy and light, creating a smooth foundational mixture.
  2. Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate vanilla extract and salt, then blend oat flour until the mixture develops a crumbly consistency, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
  3. Dough Preparation: Gradually add milk, kneading the mixture until it transforms into a cohesive, pliable cookie dough with perfect texture.
  4. Pan Setup: Line a square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing generous overhangs for easy removal of the finished dessert.
  5. Layer Formation: Spread the peanut butter dough evenly across the prepared pan, pressing gently to create a uniform base with smooth edges.
  6. Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave, stirring between short intervals until achieving a silky, glossy consistency.
  7. Final Assembly: Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the dough layer, spreading carefully to ensure complete and even coverage.
  8. Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the bars for a minimum of two hours, allowing the layers to solidify and flavors to meld completely.
  9. Serving: Remove from refrigerator, lift the dessert using parchment edges, slice into precise squares, and serve chilled or allow slight tempering for a more indulgent texture.

Notes

  • Customize Dough Texture: Adjust milk quantity carefully to achieve desired cookie dough consistency, preventing overly sticky or crumbly results.
  • Prevent Chocolate Separation: Melt chocolate and peanut butter slowly and gently, stirring consistently to maintain smooth, glossy chocolate layer without grainy texture.
  • Storage and Freshness: Store bars in airtight container within refrigerator for maximum 5-7 days, keeping them chilled to preserve structural integrity and prevent rapid softening.
  • Dietary Modifications: Substitute oat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour, and use dairy-free chocolate chips for vegan-friendly version while maintaining similar rich, creamy texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 17
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg