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Valentine Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

These Valentine Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and bursting with the delightful flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Valentine’s M&M’s
  • ¾ cup Valentine’s sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
  • Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
  • Fold in Valentine’s M&M’s and sprinkles.
  • Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan and top with remaining M&M’s and sprinkles.
  • Bake for 24-26 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

Make sure your butter is soft for the right consistency.
Mix gently to keep the bars soft; avoid overmixing after adding flour.
Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24-26 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14
  • Sodium: 120
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 25