Brown Sugar Peanut Butter Cookie Bars -

Brown Sugar Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

A tender gluten-free peanut butter cookie bar loaded with chocolate chips.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time33

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free cookie bars, dessert, gluten-free cookie bars, peanut butter cookie bars

Servings: Servings

Calories: 328kcal

Author: Mary Krick

1 cup brown sugar ~ beet sugar is fine if needed. Monk Fruit Sweetener can be used for less sugar.
3/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter the kind that needs to be stirred
1/4 cup butter, softened ~ or plant-based butter
2 large eggs ~ or 1 Large egg and 2 whites for less fat
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats ~ certified gluten-free if needed
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 cup Cassava flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus an extra handful to sprinkle on top ~ dairy and soy-free if needed

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F
Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper
In a mixing bowl add the sugar, peanut butter, and butter. Beat together until creamy.
Add eggs (or egg and egg whites) and vanilla then mix together well.
Mix in oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine well.
Stir in chocolate chips and sprinkle a few to sprinkle on top.
Transfer to the lined baking pan pressing down gently to even out the dough.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Once they reach room temperature, cut cookie bars into squares.