Get a double dose of peanut butter with this easy dessert – Peanut Butter Cup Bars! Chewy peanut butter cookie bars loaded with Reese’s peanut butter cups!
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Ok, peanut butter lovers, this one’s for you! This is one of those super easy, crazy delicious recipes that you will make again and again. Though, I guess it’s only fair that I warn you – it’s really, really hard to stop at just one bar!
These bars start off with a thick, chewy peanut butter cookie base. Then, (because what goes better with peanut butter than chocolate?), let’s throw in some chocolate chips.
Next comes the most beautiful part. Add a bag of unwrapped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups. You don’t even need to chop them, just toss them into the dough whole!
I love adding the pb cups whole because when you turn on the mixer, it breaks them apart in all different sizes. That means, while every bite has some peanut butter love, some bites have a big ol’ hunk of those glorious peanut butter cups. Oh yeah.
I originally posted this recipe way back on Oct 9, 2013, not long after starting this blog. It has always been popular, and one of my personal favorites, so I decided it was time to post new photos along with a video and share these again!
These are so easy to make and are perfect for parties, potlucks, or lazy days when you’re craving some homemade sweets 🙂
Enjoy!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Oh my word. So much peanut butter! Want. 😀
Kim Beaulieu says
I could seriously scarf down that whole batch all by my lonesome. I love peanut butter bars. These look heavenly.
Lindsay says
These look so good!!!! You’re kiddos are so cute munching on the bars at the end! My favorite is of the little guy on the very end! Too stinking cute!!!! I can’t wait to make these for my 3 little monkeys!!! They are going to love them….that is if I don’t eat them all first! lol
Sandi G says
You had me at chocolate and peanut butter
Lisa says
Really delicious. Super easy to make. I cut them into 12 large bars for a bake sale. They are really better a day after baking. Thanks for the recipe!