Peanut Butter Mud Bars

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PEANUT BUTTER MUD BARS




yield 24 2-INCH SQUARES
prep time 20 MINUTES
cook time 30 MINUTES
total time 50 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (240g) all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup (200g) firmly packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup (127g) creamy peanut butter

1 large egg, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup (127g) + 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, divided

1/4 cup (42g) + 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips (or vanilla chips), divided

1/2 cup (83g) + 2 tablespoons peanut butter chips, divided

1/4 cup (42g) coarsely chopped pecans


INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and lightly flour a 9″x 13″ baking pan.


Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.


Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the peanut butter and beat well. Mix in the egg and vanilla.


Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, 1/4 cup peanut butter chips, and pecans.


Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned.


Remove from the oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter chips on top of the bars. Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes. Using a spatula, smooth out the chips as they begin to melt.


Cool for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons each chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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