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Turn ordinary ingredients into mouthwatering gluten-free cookie bars packed with triple peanut butter flavor. These chewy monster cookie bars blend smooth peanut butter, peanut butter chips, and tiny Reese's pieces with wholesome oats, making an addictive treat that's great for parties or tucking away in the freezer for later snacking.
I came up with these bars because I can't get enough peanut butter combos. When my family tried them the first time, their faces lit up with each bite, and I knew I'd stumbled onto something truly special.
Key Ingredients
- Smooth peanut butter: Stick with the traditional creamy kind
- Real butter: Forms the tasty base
- Hearty oats: Blend quick and whole for amazing texture
- Brown sugar: Gives that perfect chew
- Real vanilla: Boosts the nutty flavor
- Tiny Reese's pieces: Add fun pops of color and texture
Baking Steps
- Mix the Foundation:
- Whip the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until they're super fluffy. Don't rush this step - it's worth getting that airy texture.
- Add the Wet Stuff:
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until everything looks smooth and well-combined.
- Pour in Dry Items:
- Stir both oat types and baking soda into your mix, making sure it's all evenly spread throughout.
- Finish the Dough:
- Carefully mix in peanut butter chips and Reese's pieces. Spread evenly in your pan for consistent baking.
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What makes these bars so good is how the different oat textures play with the three peanut butter elements. Every bite gives you that perfect chew with deep, rich peanut flavor.
Tasty Companions
Enjoy them slightly warm with a glass of cold milk. They're also great on a dessert platter with other cookies. Kids love finding these in lunch boxes or grabbing them after school.
Fun Twists
Throw in some chocolate chips if you want more sweetness. Switch up the candy pieces for different flavors. Make them festive with holiday-colored candies. Make a double batch when you've got lots of people coming over.
Keeping Them Fresh
They'll stay good in a sealed container on your counter for about four days. Put them in the fridge and they'll last a week. Wrap individual bars and freeze them for up to two months.
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These triple peanut butter bars have become what everyone expects me to bring to get-togethers. The mix of different peanut buttery elements creates treats that vanish quickly and get requested again and again. They're just right for any time you need to feed a crowd or want to stock up on yummy snacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Which peanut butter works best?
- Stick to creamy, not natural.
- → How can I check doneness?
- Edges should be golden with the center soft.
- → Can I freeze leftovers?
- Wrap each piece, keep frozen up to 90 days.
- → Why are two types of oats needed?
- They create a chewy and balanced texture.
- → How do I make these look nice?
- Press a few candies on top before baking.