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Peanut Butter Brownie Cookie Dough Bars

Peanut Butter cookie, brownie and cookie dough, all thrown together to form a deliciously sweet treat deserving movie star quality treatment.
Prep Time2 hrs
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time3 hrs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brownies, Cavity Bars, Cookie Dough, Cookie Dough Brownies, Peanut Butter Brownie Cookie Dough Bars, Peanut Butter Brownies
Servings: 24 Pieces
Calories: 490kcal
Author: Emma Burton

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Layer;

  • 150 g Butter, Melted (2/3 Cup)
  • 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 Cup Icing Sugar
  • 1 and 1/4 Cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips, Optional

Brownie Layer;

  • 190 g Dark Chocolate
  • 170 g Butter
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 and 1/4 Cups Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Cocoa
  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour

Cookie Dough Layer;

  • 190 g Butter, Partially Melted
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 and 3/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Line a 9"x13" baking tin with cooking paper and preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • To Make the Peanut Butter Cookie Layer;
  • Stir in the peanut butter, icing sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract into the partially melted butter.
  • Hand beat in the eggs.
  • Mix in the flour and chocolate chips if you are adding those.
  • Spread into the prepared tin and place in the oven for 7 minutes.
  • To Make the Brownie;
  • Melt the butter and chocolate together.
  • Beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  • Mix the chocolate mixture through the eggs.
  • Mix in the cocoa, followed by the flour.
  • Pour the mixture over the partially baked peanut butter layer.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • The middle should wobble but be crisp on top. The middle may still be a little wet if a skewer is inserted.
  • Place in the fridge to cool and set.
  • To Make the Cookie Dough Layer;
  • Beat the butter, icing sugar and brown sugar together until fluffy.
  • Beat in the milk and vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour then stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Spread over the chilled brownie and chill for at least an hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

This is a heavy but filling slice.
Adapted from Cookies and Cups

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal