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Some days I like to share my favorite healthier recipes with you.
Today is not one of those days.
Kevin is especially excited about this recipe. He’s been asking me for the past 10 days when I’ll be posting it. You see, these ridiculous dessert bars are his concoction.
He likes to call them Monster Bars because well… they’re quite monstrous.
“Sally, can you please make a chocolate chip cookie layered with peanut butter cups and then brownie batter on top with chocolate chips?”
Kevin also encouraged me to make my Peppermint Crunch Puppy Chow, which was the most popular recipe in 2012 and the 30 Minute Homemade Soft Pretzel recipe is a recipe from his family. I think I need to listen to this man’s requests more often!
Let’s take a brief moment to reflect on what these insane dessert bars actually are. Are they a brownie? A cookie? A sugar bomb? Your dentist’s worst nightmare? Yes, all of the above.
I’m sorry, but I’m not sorry.
Today you’re getting a dessert trifecta: chocolate chips cookies + peanut butter cups + brownies. I made the chocolate chip cookie layer from scratch and the brownie layer from scratch and I highly recommend you do the same!
You have a soft-baked chocolate chip cookie layer on the bottom. But not just any cookie recipe – you have to make sure that the cookie dough you use on the bottom produces an extra thick and extra soft cookie bar or else you’ll end up with crunchy, crispy, and thin layer on the bottom since the bars are baked for a long period of time in the oven.
I am never a fan of crunching into a chocolate chip cookie. I turned to my favorite soft chocolate chip cookie recipe for the bottom layer. This is the same cookie you guys rave about!
Have you tried my soft & thick chocolate chip cookie recipe yet?
Once you make the chocolate chip cookie dough, spread it across your 9×13 inch baking pan. I used a rubber spatula sprayed with non-stick spray to make this step easier. The cookie dough is extra sticky, so I recommend you do the same.
What’s next? Ahh yes. The peanut butter cups. I used a combination of Reese’s unwrapped mini peanut butter cups and Trader Joe’s mini peanut butter cups. They are two different sizes, but both mini versions. You may use regular size peanut butter cups in this layer and even chop them if you’d like. Go for about 2 heaping cups of mini peanut butter cups.
Can I just eat the cookie dough & peanut butter cups with a spoon please?! ↓
And finally, the motherload of all layers: rich, fudgy brownies with dark chocolate chips on top. I’m obsessed with dark chocolate morsels these days! I use dark chocolate morsels more often than semi-sweet or milk chocolate (both of which could substitute by the way).
I used a homemade brownie recipe for the top layer. If you’re feeling lazy and short on time, use a box mix – but only in an emergency! My favorite boxed brownie mix is Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate boxed brownie mix. The chocolate flavor doesn’t necessary taste like “dark chocolate,” it is just very rich and fudgy.
However, nothing compares to a homemade brownie, especially if the homemade brownie layer is as easy as mine.
I have two homemade chocolate brownie recipes on my website. One recipe uses melted chocolate and another recipe uses cocoa powder. Some may not agree here, but I truly don’t have a preference over cocoa powder or solid chocolate. It’s chocolate either in solid form or unsweetened powder form. Mix it with butter, and you have something amazing. For the top layer, I used the brownie recipe calling for melted chocolate because it makes a larger batch than my brownie recipe using cocoa powder. You need a brownie recipe to cover a 9×13 pan.
The homemade fudge chocolate brownie layer is insane. It is so dense that it tastes like pure fudge. Sprinkled with dark chocolate chips on top, and mixed with melty peanut butter cups and a soft chocolate chip cookie layer on the bottom – you have pure monstrosity here people!
That’s why Kevin calls them Monster Bars. 
And for SEO and searchability purposes, I call them something else. #bloggerproblems
This recipe makes a large batch – about 24 decent sized and very thick bars, which is perfect for parties, larger families, or pure chocoholics. I brought a plate of leftovers into work and they were GONE by 9:15am. It’s what I like to call a breakfast of champions.
Do you like homemade chocolate chip cookies or brownies better? Who cares! You get two favorites in every single bite! Step aside, skinny jeans. Sweatpants are in style now, right?!
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Makes 24 generously sized, thick squares. I used homemade cookie dough and brownie recipes. The chocolate chip cookie dough must produce soft and thick cookie bars to avoid becoming too thin and fragile for the heavy batter on top. Feel free to use a boxed brownie mix for the top layer, but nothing from a box tastes like homemade brownies. Be sure to use a recipe that will cover a 9x13 pan.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 2 cups mini peanut butter cups (or 2 cups chopped peanut butter cups)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 8 ounces coarsely chopped bittersweet (or semi-sweet) chocolate (I used 1 Bakers Baking Bar)
- 1 and 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Make the brownie layer first, even though it will go on top: melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly (about 6 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes - you may use this 15 minutes to make the chocolate chip cookie layer). Stir sugar into cooled chocolate/butter mixture until combined. Add in the eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. Whisk in the vanilla. Gently fold in the flour and salt. Set aside.
- Make the cookie layer: in a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars together on medium speed until fluffy and light in color. Mix in egg and vanilla. Scrape down the sides as needed. On low speed, mix in flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chips. Dough will be thick and sticky. Using a rubber spatula sprayed with cooking spray (to reduce sticking), spread the cookie dough all over the prepared baking pan. The layer will be thin, but will puff up as it bakes. Top with peanut butter cups, then pour the brownie batter on top and smooth with a knife or rubber spatula. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Bake the bars for 30-36 minutes, or until the center no longer jiggles and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out relatively clean (a few brownie crumbs may remain). Allow the bars to cool completely, about 1 hour, before cutting into squares. Bars remain fresh at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
Recipe source: Kevin / sallysbakingaddiction.com
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PS: here is the soft-baked and thick chocolate chip cookie recipe I used as the bottom layer in today’s bars. If anything, go make these life-changing cookies!
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Oh my gosh, Sally! These are packed with layers upon layers of all the good stuff! Pinning!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet recently posted..One Hour Skillet Focaccia
Hey Anna! thank you for the pin =)
You may be completely evil for posting this. But I love it
Sally, Sally, Sally…. what can I say?? I was so happy to see you had posted ANOTHER recipe. I need one of these right now. And, yes, I want to eat the batter with the peanut butter cups. Two fabulous peanut butter recipes in two days? Yes, please! Maybe I’ll make these for our potluck lunch tomorrow!
oh yes – two PB recipes in two days.
I can’t get enough! Let me know how they turn out if you end up making them Meredith! Thank you!
This looks so yummy! Fabulous recipe!
These look amazing! Another great recipe
Haley recently posted..Skinny Funfetti Cupcakes
If you keep posting such irresistible goodies, I am going to have to do more than say good-bye to my skinny jeans. Lets start a new fashion trend with lots of loose and flowing layers, then I can eat two of these (I probably will anyway, even without the new fashion trend)
Wendy recently posted..Hamantashen Pocket Cookies
Wendy – sweatpants are in style now right?!
Aaaaaaaah! You must be joking. Are these real??
They look insanely good, obvi.
Colleen @ What’s Baking in the Barbershop?! recently posted..Scrambled Egg & Veggie Baguette “Boats”
OMG I literally just made the something so similar on Saturday except I put Heath bars in my brownie batter and there is a pretzel crust. I even instagramed it I was so excited they were so good. I bet yours are just as fabulous! And these are definitely your dentists worst nightmare. My sister had mine over the weekend and was like woah these are crazy good but crazy sweet and rich! Just how I like it LOL! Seriously WOAH we are on the same wave length- mine are posting later this week!!
too funny Elizabeth! We have the same tastebuds and love the same desserts.
O M G I so want these! I’m in NYC this week in a hotel…I’m missing my kitchen and will have to bake these for the kids this weekend as a “Mommy’s back!” treat.
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I love it Dee! Your kids will go nuts for these! You’ll earn Best Mommy in the world for sure. Safe travels!
These really are amazing! I’ll happily keep my dentist in business if it means I can eat of more of this! Wow!
tanya recently posted..No Yeast Nutella Cinnamon Rolls with Mascarpone Icing
Monstrous indeed! Your man is on to something! Definitely listen to him. I like his dessert-sense
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Literally Rocky Road Bars
These look incredible! Remind me of “slutty” brownies – chocolate chip cookie base, oreo layer, and then brownie layer on top. Not a fan of their name, but they sure are delicious
Can’t wait to try yours, Sally!
I’ve never had a “slutty brownie” before but this sound a little less scandelous! Let me know how you like these Rebecca!
My peanut butter-loving husband would go insane if I made him these! And he’d probably ask to be Kevin’s BFF too.
These look freaking amazing.
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Chocolate molten lava cakes for 2
haha! it sounds like they like the same kinds of desserts Eva!
You know how to pick them! Kevin is on point with his recipe ideas and suggestions. These look sinfully delicious, Sally! And I’m so glad that you approve of kicking off the too tight skinny jeans and rockin’ sweat pants. Because after I try these and a few other recipes that I’ve got on my list, Lord knows I’m going to say byyyye to my skinny jeans for a while!
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Roasted Vegetable Greek Salad
Embrace the sweatpants Elaine! Embrace them! You eat so healthy otherwise I am sure. I want your greek salad in my life right this second!
Dear Sally, your love of large desserts warms my heart! haha! Also, I am nominating you for having the best chocolate/peanut butter dessert recipes. Lastly, do you co-workers consume a lot of your leftovers? I feel like my office has a love/hate relationship with my leftovers. They LOVE it, but they blame me for their sweets cravings!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting recently posted..Cake Ball Stuffed Cookies
Hey Julianne! I bring leftovers in to my coworkers often. They never seem to complain! In fact, if I go a week without bringing any in, they start asking for more! I work in a big office too, so that helps.
More chocolate and peanut butter recipes
You made my day! I am so happy that I’m working from home on Friday – I have SO many of your dessert recipes that I want to make for National PB Day!
Becky @ Olives n Wine recently posted..Mini Andes Mint Cupcakes
It’s hard to choose Becky because I have a list of PB recipes I want to make for Friday too! Where to begin?! =)
You go girl! These look fabulous! Seems more like brownies than cookies…Your photos are AWESOME too…makes me want to bake just looking at them. I am going to give these a try real soon. Thanks for sharing!
LEt me know how you like them Mike! I promise they are impossible not to like though. =)
Anything with Peanut Butter Cups in it is PERFECT in my opinion!
Liz recently posted..Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie
What a genius fiance’ you have there lady! OMG amazing. Maybe I should have Michael help me invent stuff…
nah. It would just be like strawberries and ice cream. Boring, lol.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..Coconut Toffee Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
hahahaha I just laughed so loud reading that. i actually love strawberries and ice cream together by the way
These are kind of like slutty brownies, but with a Sally twist! I love it!
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You are ON FIRE this week! Those peanut butter cups in the middle just take this to the next level Sally! I’ve made bars with cookie dough and brownies before, but these look sososo much better. I want to get in the kitchen right now and not stop until I have one of these in my belly!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..ITBS Recovery Weeks 1-5
I’m sure your cookie dough brownie bars are fantastic Ari. I mean can you really go wrong with the two?! Thanks girl!
I think your guy created the ultimate sweet treat! I’m loving this recipe!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork recently posted..Sweet Potato & Cranberry Muffins
wow, sounds impressive!
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You have a very good man indeed. These look incredible Sally!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
The title says it all! Brownies. Check. Peanut Butter Cup. Check. Cookie Bars. Check. Nothing else needs to be said! O.K., one thing. Yum!
Amber @ Sprinkled With Flour recently posted..Overnight Ham & Cheese Breakfast Cups
What a clever guy you’ve got! These look AMAZING!! That brownie layer looks divine!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar recently posted..St. Patrick’s Day Baileys Irish Cream Puppy Chow
Wow! I make a chocolate chip cookie brownie combination … but it never crossed my mind to put peanut butter cups in the middle! Love this idea!
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So worth the calories!
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Yep. I’ve made these before when I saw them on Pinterest. They are FABULOUS. But killer for any diet~
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I am in my sweatpants now so bring these on!
I could take a monster bar any day!! Nice job!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Strawberry Marshmallow Brownies
Oh my word. These are going on the ‘to bake’ list right away!
Joy @ Baking-Joy recently posted..Lemon white chocolate cookies
These are pure love in chocolate form! I think you should keep your fiance around, he’s pretty smart to come up with these.
Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry recently posted..Coffee Cinnamon Bun Cookies
I will let him know you said that Nicole. =)
Gorgeous gorgeous!
The chocolate chip cookie layer almost looks like pumpkin…I bet that would be good too! Leave it to a guy to come up with such a crazy (but crazy-good) dessert. Or breakfast, for your coworkers. 
I love the cross-section pictures, and I always appreciate pictures of the batter/dough…it’s nice to see that I’m on the right track toward deliciousness!
So glad Caley! I don’t take too many in process photographs b/c I do a lot of baking at night on the weekends and then shoot them the next day. But I’m glad I had a chance to capture these.
And yes – ummm pumpkin would be fantastic! Must try it next time!
Oh my Sally, these look AMAZING! Now I never have to choose between a classic chocolate chip cookie and a fudgy, dense brownie! What a genius idea Kevin had…can’t wait to make these!
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hahaha i love this “This ain’t my first rodeo. Consider me a layered dessert connoisseur”…. these of course look amazing…and i so agree with going homemade…sometimes a box is fine but not when you need AMAZING!!!
angela @ another bite please recently posted..thai chicken pizza with sweet chili sauce
haha thanks Angela! I realized I have lot of brownies/layered bars on my website! And I agree… homemade is always the winner.
Gah! Cookies, brownies, and peanut butter cups. He’s a keeper, for sure!!!
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Just finished a workout…it’s okay to eat 4 of these now, right?
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obviously! you deserve a reward for that =)
wow, this is EVERYTHING i could ever want in a bar or cookie..or just monsterous dessert. i love it!! especially with all those pb cups!!
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I’m speechless. This are pure insanity. Wow!
PS~You should listen to Kevin EVERY time he has a recipe request!
**These (See? I can’t even spell right these look so good).
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hahaha Anna you’re hysterical. And yes! I need to listen to ALL of Kevin”s recipe requests from now on!
Okay, Kevin is a genius. If I wasn’t totally enamored with you and your adorableness, I might have to insist you change the blog name to “Kevin’s Baking Magic” or something. Sometimes boys can get it right
haha. Aaaand I am obsessed with this. First, the cookie recipe – total perfection, 100%. And that fudgy, homemade brownie –I’m DYING. Seriously, just staring at how gooey it is is making my mouth water like a mad woman.
Also, I lol’d at your credit–Kevin
so cute!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Rainbow Chip Cookie Cake
hahaha Hayley you crack me up. And yes, I think Kevin should be the brain behind all of my recipes. He may even like peanut butter more than I do! And I will pass on the blog name change to Kevin and see how he likes it lol.
Ummm, WOW!!!!!!!
The fact that you have a 9×13 pan of this probably means you were the hit around the office with your coworkers
I put a recipe like this in my book…lol Except if memory serves, it’s a brownie base with cookie dough top AND I called them Monster Brownies or something like that. When you write 100 recipes over a year ago, the details fuzz a bit 
But they were so rich and decadent and I can only imagine how rich yours are! I would rather have a piece of an insanely amazing dessert like this one than something ‘healthy’. I’d relish ever bite!
And the melted choc vs. cocoa powder situation. Whenever I’ve tried to use cocoa powder rather than melted choc in brownies, they turn out drier. I need to try your recipe!
They’re gorgeous. Wow!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Thick and Soft Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
That is SO funny Averie. We are always in eachothers’ heads! All of this cookbook talk gets me more and more excited every day! I think I might be as excited as you are! For the homemade brownies I have using cocoa powder (“Ultimate Fudge Brownies with Peanut Butter Chips” is the recipe) – it uses more butter than the melted chocolate recipe and it makes less brownies in a smaller pan. They are VERY rich. Like eating dark chocolate frosting with a fork or something. Like a thick and soft bar of chocolate. Your head will spin if you try them one day!!
Gotta love a man with good peanut buttery, chocolate taste buds and amazing ideas like this one! Wow! These look amazing Sally!!
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So many layers!!! Sally these look monstrously delicious
And so decadent – just the way I like my desserts 
Keep ‘em coming!
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Wow…these look AMAZING! So rich and gooey…the way chocolate and peanut butter should be
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I agree! Rich, gooey, and extra decadent.
You’ve actually rendered me speechless. Kevin is a genius.
You and Kevin are quite a pair! With ideas like these, I say keep ‘em coming. Monster bars = delicious.
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Probably should stop reading your blog before my pants stop fitting. These (like everything else you post) sound sooo amazingly tasty. I’ve made slutty brownies before (with a layer of PB oreos), but peanutbutter cups go another delicious step further– and using the minis will be much less messy.
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies recently posted..Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Grilled Cheese
Something about the name “slutty brownies” just does not sit well with me, so I’ve never made them. I went straight to the pb cups! Thanks Kelly.
Wow, this dessert trifecta is to die for. Well done, Kevin! Can’t wait to devour every last one of these!
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Yes Please Listen to him! These are to die for yumness!
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Oh wow. These are amazing!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Scones
Oh Wow! I decided to make these last night–so easy and so yummy and so moist! Very rich. I had a few rollo’s frozen so I cut them in half and put them in as well. Nom, Nom! Thanks for posting!
Hey Tasha! That’s wonderful to hear! So glad you made them already.
LOVE the idea of rolos. Why didn’t I think of that? Maybe next time. 
Seriously. there is NOTHING in this I dont love! Especially the peanut butter cups. Those are the best
Carla @ Carlas Confections recently posted..Mixed Fruit Smoothie with Kale & Chia Seeds
The PB cups are my favorite as well.
Haha, good thing you’re marrying that idea man, this is sugary brilliance
Anna @ Hidden Ponies recently posted..Teriyaki Chicken Stirfry {with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce}
Ha! So true. Thanks Anna!
Totally agree that homemade brownies are the best!! These are insaneeeee. I wish I wasn’t allergic to nuts, but I’m still going to make the cookie/brownie combination as it sounds perfect!!
Hey Annie! Yes! Try the cookie/brownie version without the peanut butter cups. We both know it will still be wonderful!
No wonder you agreed to marry Kevin. Great idea! These look amazing!
Natasha @ The Cake Merchant recently posted..Fluffy White Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Haha! Thanks Natasha.
I wish I was one of your lucky coworkers..haha!! These look so moist and perfect. I would have a tough time choosing between homemade chocolate chip cookies and brownies and now I don’t have to
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes recently posted..Reese’s Pieces Blondies
These are ridiculous, in the best way possible (: Thanks for sharing, Sally!
Caroline @ Pass the Cocoa recently posted..Blueberry French Toast
Wow, this just might put me into a sugar coma, but it would be well-worth it! These look so good I almost licked my laptop screen. Need to make these SOON! Thanks!
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Hey Kristin! Thanks for saying hi.
Let me know if you make these sometime!
I made something very similar recently and they were amazing. I have to say I love your PB cup addition! I might have to go on a pb binge sometime soon away from my lil allergic one.
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These look great! And yes they reminded me of slutty brownies. I am gonna use your brownie part of this recipe when I make the slutties again because I was hoping for a more fudge consistency vs cakey. Ok so spill where did you find those tiny pb cups? Those are very hard to find, I have seen the other one’s you used that are slightly bigger, but I like the small one ‘s better, I recall them being sold in a bag just like chocolate chips a while back.
Hey Pat! I mention in the post where I got the mini peanut butter cups from. I used two kinds: 1 kind is the Reese’s brand (found in most candy aisles) and another brand is Trader Joe’s.
Kevin is just full of good ideas, you should probably keep him around
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Now that is what I would like to have for breakfast…can I come work in your office? Kevin did good with these bars…every single layer is amazing! Although I am crushing on that picture of the raw dough and pb cups! I just want that pan and a spoon
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These look incredibly rich and delicious! I’m a huge fan of anything with Reese’s peanut butter cups in it.
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I’m just about start working on a little peanut butter recipe roundup myself – have to for the big day! I need to try your pb&j granola recipe – I definitely need to restock my granola stash this weekend, and I’ve got a jar of grape jelly that could be put to use!
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I scrolled down to click on comments and hit the wrong post. Pretend it’s up above. It’s 6:30am.
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) recently posted..Banana Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Hahahahahaha Liz I am cracking up. I’ve definitely done that before. And I don’t blame you. My home page right now is insane looking with all of the pictures, it’s hard to find where to comment!
Layered treats like these are the best. They’re so decadent and yummy with all the different flavors and textures!
Laura Dembowski recently posted..Caramel Butterscotch Cookies
2 words – Totally Amazing!! I’m right there with you when it comes to peanut butter. Girl, you could have made this post into an e-book!
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a peanut butter e-book – I like your thinking Meghan!
Sally – I’m planning on making these tomorrow for a dinner party tomorrow night but I won’t be the only one bringing dessert. I know you can sometimes cut 9×13 recipes in half and make them in an 8×8. Do you think that would work with this recipe? I’m sure if I just make the whole thing, they will all be eaten since they look AMAZING!
Hey Adrianne! You are right that you may cut recipes in a 9×13 in half to make in a 8×8 pan. However, it would be tough to cut this recipe in half because you would have to cut both the homemade cookie recipe and the brownie recipe in half. That’s nearly impossible, especially since both recipes call for an odd number of eggs. I would make them in a 9×13 pan. Trust me, you won’t have too many leftovers!
Good point! I always forget to look at the number of eggs. Thanks Sally!
Just a thought but have you thought of using your peanut butter cookie recipe in place of the chocolate chip cookie? That came to my mind immediately! I am a nut butter lover as well! Sooooo making these for my upcoming birthday. Thanks!
That sounds wonderful Danielle! What a great idea. Kevin asked for chocolate chip cookies on the bottom, so that’s why I went with chocolate chip. Peanut butter sounds heavenly! Let me know how they go. Happy early birthday!
I think my husband would fall in love with me all over again if I made these for him!
Kevin definitely LOVED that I made them for him!
Oh my goodness, I just had a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie and I still want one of each. Amazing!
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Sally, Sally, Sally! Seriously?! Why must you do this to me?
I have a feeling I couldn’t even wait for these to bake before settling in with a spoon (or spatula). Give that guy a high five from me! I think he’s onto something…
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Heavenly – I made the Brownie Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar, I used your chocolate chip cookie recipe but a box mix for the brownies (Ghirardelli like you suggested). These are AMAZING! I will definitely make them again but will try your brownie recipe next time. I didn’t have much time to make them so the box won. I am excited to try more of your layered desserts!
Hey April! thank you so much for the report back – I’m glad you liked these! The box mix does save a few extra steps for sure. Thank you for reporting back about them. I want one right now
hi sally im from manila i tried making your cookies a recipe and one thing i can say to them it’s the best ive iver tried and tasted home made esp the death by choc and peanut butter cookies. My sisters even loved it too. Finally ive found a great recipe! Looking forward for more yummy recipes!
That’s wonderful, Sid! Thanks for letting me know.