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Red White and Blue Peanut Butter Bar Cookies

Red White and Blue Peanut Butter Bar Cookies for Summer Fun

Discover these Red White and Blue Peanut Butter Bar Cookies, a festive treat for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter creamy
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour
For the Topping
  • 4 ounces M&M Candies red, white, and blue

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 9x13 Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Cream together softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in two room temperature eggs and a splash of pure vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  4. Gradually mix in baking powder and salt.
  5. Fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, ensuring the dough is thick but slightly sticky.
  6. Gently fold in M&M candies into the cookie dough.
  7. Spread dough evenly in the prepared baking dish and top with additional M&M candies.
  8. Bake for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown and center is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

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