Chewy Glazed Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Enjoy soft, chewy peanut butter cookie bars topped with a sweet, glossy glaze. This easy recipe yields delicious bars bursting with rich peanut butter flavor and a smooth vanilla glaze — perfect for dessert or an anytime snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 24 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set but still soft.
- While bars bake, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth to make the glaze. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Remove bars from oven and immediately drizzle or spread the glaze over the warm bars.
- Allow bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking to keep bars chewy.
- Use creamy peanut butter for best texture.
- The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more or less milk.
