About
Plain chocolate chip cookies are already amazing; that’s not a controversial statement. Gooey Cookie Bars takes things to a whole other level. With a creamy, nutty, smooth and extra chocolatey filling sandwiched between the beloved buttery, molasses-sweet cookie, these bars have a straight-from-the-oven texture you can’t get enough of. Gooey Cookie Bars are decadent, delightful, and definitely worth making!
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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 30 miniature peanut butter cups
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 3 -Stir melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together.
Step 4 -Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing fully after adding each one.
Step 5 -Mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda.
Step 6 -Mix in the flour, careful not to overmix.
Step 7 -Stir in the chocolate chips.
Step 8 -In a small, separate bowl, pour the sweetened condensed milk and the peanut butter, stirring until it has a smooth consistency.
Step 9 -Lightly press half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan. Spraying your hands with a touch of non-stick cooking spray will keep the cookie dough from sticking to you.
Step 10 -Add peanut butter cups on top.
Step 11 -Pour the sweetened condensed milk mixture on top of the peanut butter cups. The mixture should not touch the foil, so make sure to leave about 1/4 inch of space around the pan.
Step 12 -Break up the leftover cookie dough and place it on top of the milk mixture.
Step 13 -Press down with your hands to flatten. It should mostly, but not entirely, cover the bottom layer.
Step 14 -Bake until the tops of the bars look slightly golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.
Step 15 -Let it cool completely before slicing the bars.
Step 16 -Serve!
