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Valentine Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

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Delight in these rich, peanut buttery cookie bars with sweet chocolate and festive M&M’s, perfect for celebrating love.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (well-stirred)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 to 1 cup Valentine-colored M&M’s
  • 2 tablespoons Valentine sprinkles (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top (optional)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional drizzle)
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil (optional drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and line it with parchment.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: Whisk butter and peanut butter, then add sugars and eggs.
  4. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the Chocolate: Add chocolate chips and fold them into the dough.
  7. Press the Dough into the Pan: Evenly distribute the dough in the prepared pan.
  8. Add the Valentine Candies and Sprinkles: Press M&M’s into the dough and sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
  9. Bake: Bake for 18 to 24 minutes until edges are golden.
  10. Add Remaining Candies: Press reserved M&M’s on top right after baking.
  11. Cool Completely: Allow the bars to cool in the pan.
  12. Optional White Chocolate Drizzle: Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the cooled bars.
  13. Slice and Serve: Lift the bars out of the pan and cut into squares.

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and don’t overbake. Try adding nuts or using different chocolate varieties for variations.

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