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Cream Cheese Stuffed Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These Cream Cheese Stuffed Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a heavenly treat! Chewy, creamy, and loaded with chocolate, they're simply irresistible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Bars:
  • 4 packets peanut butter cookie mix (7.2-ounce each)
  • 3/4 cup Challenge butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 packages Challenge Cream Cheese (8-ounce each), softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Ice cream for serving (optional)
  • 1 package mini peanut butter cups (8-ounce)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Pan (9x13 inches)
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookie bars will bake evenly and come out perfectly golden.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Peanut Butter Cookie Base - In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter cookie mix, melted Challenge butter, and eggs. Use a whisk or spatula to mix until everything is well combined. The dough should be thick and sticky.
  3. Step 3: Spread the Cookie Dough - Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal, if desired. Press half of the peanut butter cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  4. Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Filling - In another bowl, beat the softened Challenge Cream Cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and flour, mixing until creamy and well combined. This filling is what makes these bars so special!
  5. Step 5: Assemble the Bars - Spread the cream cheese filling over the layer of cookie dough in the pan. Crumble the remaining peanut butter cookie dough over the top, covering the filling as evenly as possible. Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini peanut butter cups on top for that extra indulgence.
  6. Step 6: Bake - Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to add nuts for added texture and flavor.