Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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225 g unsalted butter, softened
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240 g creamy peanut butter
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220 g brown sugar, packed
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200 g granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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250 g all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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0.5 teaspoon salt
→ Mix-ins
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180 g chocolate chips
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150 g mini peanut butter cups, halved
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a 23x33 cm baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Gently fold in the chocolate chips and halved mini peanut butter cups until evenly distributed in the dough.
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Spread the thick dough evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or your hands to flatten the surface.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares and serve warm for extra gooeyness, or let cool further for firmer texture.
# Notes:
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For an ultra-gooey texture, slightly underbake and serve while warm.