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Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are an indulgent treat combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Bars:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1.5 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 package peanut butter Nestle DelightFulls
  • 1 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Method:
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cookie bars bake evenly and achieve that desirable golden color.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Baking Pan - Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars once baked. This will help prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
  3. Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set this mixture aside.
  4. Step 4: Cream Butter and Sugar - In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the room temperature unsalted butter and dark brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step is important for achieving a tender texture.
  5. Step 5: Add Eggs and Vanilla - Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla bean paste until fully integrated.
  6. Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough bars.
  7. Step 7: Fold in Chocolate Chips - Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  8. Step 8: Layer the Cookie Dough - Spread half of the cookie dough mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan. Make sure to get into the corners and edges.
  9. Step 9: Add Peanut Butter DelightFulls - Unwrap the peanut butter Nestle DelightFulls and arrange them evenly over the first layer of cookie dough. This is the heart of your Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, so make sure to get them all in there!
  10. Step 10: Top with Remaining Dough - Dollop the remaining cookie dough over the peanut butter layer. Use a spatula to spread it gently, covering the peanut butter as best as you can. It’s okay if some peanut butter peeks through!
  11. Step 11: Bake - Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay!).
  12. Step 12: Cool and Slice - Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer the bars to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares. Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen!

Notes

  • Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
  • For extra gooey bars, underbake slightly; they will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Feel free to customize the chocolate chips by using milk chocolate or semi-sweet varieties.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.