Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars

These Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars are the perfect combination of chewy cookie dough and creamy peanut butter filling. Loaded with chocolate chips and miniature peanut butter cups, these bars are rich, decadent, and easy to make. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet treat at home, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that delivers on flavor.

What are these cookie bars?

These Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars are the ultimate treat, combining layers of soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie dough with a rich, peanut butter-filled center. Each bite offers a gooey mix of peanut butter cups and creamy filling, all surrounded by a delicious cookie base. Perfect for any occasion, these indulgent bars are easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

• Start by mixing melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
• Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually incorporate flour and fold in chocolate chips to form a soft cookie dough.

Peanut Butter Gooey Filling

• In a small bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk and creamy peanut butter until well combined, creating a smooth, gooey filling.

How to Layer Gooey Cookie Bars

1. Base Layer: Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of a prepared baking pan.
2. Peanut Butter Cup Layer: Place miniature peanut butter cups evenly over the cookie dough.
3. Filling Layer: Pour the peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk mixture over the peanut butter cups, leaving a 1/4-inch edge around the pan.
4. Top Layer: Break apart the remaining cookie dough and place it over the filling, pressing gently to cover as much surface as possible.

Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars

Recipe by 50KrecipesCourse: DessertCuisine: American

Servings

36

servings

Prep time

22

minutes

Cooking time

46

minutes

These Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Cookie Bars are the perfect combination of chewy cookie dough and creamy peanut butter filling. Loaded with chocolate chips and miniature peanut butter cups, these bars are rich, decadent, and easy to make. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet treat at home, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that delivers on flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup chocolate chips

• 30 miniature peanut butter cups (see note)

• 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

• Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Lightly coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the flour, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a small bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Assemble the Bars: Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, using your hands or a spatula. Place the miniature peanut butter cups evenly over the dough. Pour the peanut butter mixture on top, being careful to leave a 1/4-inch border around the edges so it doesn’t touch the foil. Break the remaining cookie dough into pieces and gently press them on top of the filling, covering as much of the surface as possible.
• Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top of the bars are golden brown and set.
• Cool & Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Use the foil overhang to lift the bars out for easier cutting. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. For best results, serve the bars at room temperature.

Notes

• Make sure to use miniature peanut butter cups for an even distribution of flavor throughout the bars.