Peanut Butter Blossom Bars offer a delightful new take on the cherished peanut butter blossom cookies. These bars combine the creamy, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the sweet touch of chocolate, baked into a convenient and irresistible bar form. Perfect for when you crave the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate but want something simpler and quicker to make, these bars are a crowd-pleaser at gatherings, a hit at bake sales, and a comforting treat at home.
A Convenient and Tasty Treat
The beauty of Peanut Butter Blossom Bars lies in their simplicity and the universally loved flavor pairing of peanut butter and chocolate. By transforming the traditional cookie recipe into a bar, this treat becomes even more accessible and easy to make, without losing any of its delicious appeal.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Approximately 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chocolate kiss candies
Instructions:
Preparing the Dough:
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Baking the Bars:
- Spread the Dough: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Add Chocolate: As soon as the bars come out of the oven, press chocolate chips or chocolate kiss candies gently into the top of the bars, spaced evenly.
Cooling and Serving:
- Cool: Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Cut and Serve: Once cooled, cut into squares or bars and serve.
Conclusion
Peanut Butter Blossom Bars are a simple yet satisfying treat that brings a beloved flavor combination to your baking repertoire in an easy-to-make format. They’re perfect for those moments when you need a quick and comforting sweet treat or when you’re tasked with making something delicious for a group. With their delightful blend of peanut butter and chocolate, these bars are sure to become a new favorite for both kids and adults alike. So, grab your ingredients, and let’s get baking!
Love this recipe, and will try using miniature peanut butter cups to see how they turn out. Should be fun.