Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Cookie Base
Preheat the Oven: Set to 400°F. Grease a large cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs.
Melt Butter and Peanut Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup butter and 1 cup peanut butter. Bring to a gentle boil.
Combine: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the melted peanut butter mixture. Then add the milk and egg mixture. Stir until smooth.
Bake: Pour batter onto prepared sheet, spreading evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
2. Make the Frosting
Melt: In a saucepan, melt ½ cup butter and ½ cup peanut butter. Bring to a boil.
Mix: Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons milk, then gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
Frost: Spread frosting over the cooled cookie base. Let set before slicing.
Tips for Success
Don’t Overbake: Watch closely to maintain moistness.
Cool Before Frosting: Prevents frosting from melting into the bars.
Smooth Finish: Use an offset spatula for even frosting.
Adjust Consistency: Add more milk if frosting is too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.
Variations
Chocolate Drizzle: Add melted chocolate over the frosting.
Crunchy Peanut Butter: For extra texture.
Nut Topping: Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
Layered Bars: Add chocolate chips between batter layers.
Storage and Freezing
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