These peanut butter bars will delight the little ones, but also the adults. There are ideal for the upcoming dates, since family reunions are just around the corner. Make a good cup of hot chocolate and serve it in front of the fireplace.
I took this peanut butter bars to a work meeting. All the people fell in love with this recipe. If you like it, you will surely like these other recipes with lacasitos.
Ingredients for Peanut butter and Lacasitos cookie bars:
- ½ cup (95 g) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (160 g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (65 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 160 g Lacasitos or m&ms
How to make Peanut butter and Lacasitos cookie bars:
First, preheat the oven to 350F and line a 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Then, in a large bowl, add the melt butter, egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth. Add the peanut butter and whisk until smooth.
Now, add the flour and stir until just combined, don’t overmix. Add the lacasitos or m&ms, saving a couple of them to decorate at the end.
Turn batter out into the pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula. Place a few lacasitos or m&ms on the top of the batter.
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.
You can’t eat just one!
