Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
These soft and chewy gluten-free peanut butter cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for peanut butter lovers. With a rich peanut butter flavor and a scattering of chocolate chips, these bars are sure to be a hit for any occasion. Whether you're making them for a family treat or a potluck, these cookie bars are a crowd-pleaser that everyone can enjoy.
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking dish
- Parchment paper (optional, for lining the baking dish)
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick (for testing doneness)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the cookie bars.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup brown sugar. Beat together until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 eggs, adding the eggs one at a time and beating well after each addition. Add ½ cup creamy peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Spread the Dough: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting them into squares.
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