Layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars For Parties

Ingredients

For the crust:

Ingredients

For the crust

– 1 cup all-purpose flour

– 1/2 cup packed gentle brown sugar

– 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

– 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds optional)

For the chocolate layer:

Unsalted butter, melted

Granulated sugar

Large egg

Vanilla extract

All-purpose flour

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Baking powder

Baking soda

Salt

For the peanut butter layer:

– 1 cup peanut butter

– 1/2 cup granulated sugar

– 1/4 cup brown sugar

– 1 large egg

– half teaspoon vanilla extract

– Pinch of salt

Instructions

For the crust:

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars until mild and fluffy. Beat within the egg and vanilla till nicely blended.

Gradually beat in the dry components till just blended. Do not overmix.

Press the dough into the prepared 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, or till the perimeters are barely golden brown.

For the chocolate layer:

Instructions, For the chocolate layer:

1. Preheat oven to 350 levels F (175 levels C).

2. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

3. In a large bowl, cream collectively the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until gentle and fluffy.

4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir within the vanilla.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk collectively the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the moist components, mixing till just combined.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and unfold evenly.

8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

9. Let the chocolate layer cool fully before spreading on the peanut butter layer.

For the peanut butter layer:

Instructions, For the peanut butter layer:

1. In a big bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, flour, and milk.
2. Beat till smooth.
3. Spread the peanut butter chocolate chip cookies butter combination over the underside of the prepared baking pan.
4. Bake for quarter-hour, or till the peanut butter layer is about.