Ingredients for Kelsey's Peanut Butter Bars
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk
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How to Make Kelsey's Peanut Butter Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup creamy peanut butter and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed brown sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before adding the icing.
- **Icing:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the icing evenly over the cooled peanut butter bars.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
125g
Fat
18g
Carbs
14g
