Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars

thetimelessbaker

A chewy peanut butter bar cookie loaded with crunchy peanuts.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings bars

Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

15"x10" jelly roll pan
mixing bowls of various sizes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts

Instructions

Whisk or sift all dry ingredients (2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 tsp baking powder, 3/4 tsp saltin a small mixing bowl.
In large mixing bowl, cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add in 3 large eggs, one at a time followed by 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Add dry ingredients, mix only until combined. Fold in 1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
Spread in greased 15"x10" jelly roll pan and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center of pan.
Cool pan on wire rack completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Store baked bar cookies in an airtight container up to 72 hours
Freeze baked bar cookies in an airtight container up to 45 days
This recipe has not been tested with natural peanut butter

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 76IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.4mg