From e0a248934de7e3c62125f921d869c891d388275c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?n=CE=B9c=D0=BDola=D1=95=20w=CE=B9lde?= Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:09:41 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] feat: add Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars. Fixes #1147. --- .../Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.cook | 18 ++++ .../Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.jpg | 7 ++ .../images/best-ever-peanut-butter-bars.jpg | 7 ++ .../best-ever-peanut-butter-bars.md | 82 +++++++++++++++++++ zensical.toml | 1 + 5 files changed, 115 insertions(+) create mode 100644 cook/cookies-and-bars/Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.cook create mode 100644 cook/cookies-and-bars/Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.jpg create mode 100644 docs/assets/images/best-ever-peanut-butter-bars.jpg create mode 100644 docs/cookies-and-bars/best-ever-peanut-butter-bars.md diff --git a/cook/cookies-and-bars/Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.cook b/cook/cookies-and-bars/Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.cook new file mode 100644 index 000000000..426e17c37 --- /dev/null +++ b/cook/cookies-and-bars/Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.cook @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +>> source: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/best-ever-peanut-butter-bars/ +>> serves: 24 +>> total time: 50 minutes +>> tags: dessert, bars + +Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. + +In a #large mixing bowl{}, cream together the @butter{3/4%cup}, @granulated sugar{1/2%cup}, and @light brown sugar{1%cup}. Add the @eggs{2%large}, @vanilla extract{1%tsp}, and @creamy peanut butter{1/2%cup} and mix well. + +In a #separate bowl{}, mix together the dry ingredients (@baking soda{2.5%tsp}, @salt{1/2%tsp}, @all-purpose flour{1.5%cups}, @old-fashioned rolled oats{2%cups}). + +Add dry ingredients to the creamy mixture. Press firmly into a greased #9x13'' pan{}. + +Bake at 350 degrees for 17 to ~{21%minutes} or until no longer glossy, but just barely set in the center. Do not over-bake; they will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely before frosting. + +Once cool, spread a thin layer of @creamy peanut butter{} over the bars. + +For the Chocolate Frosting: Add @butter{1/4%cup} to a #small skillet{} over medium heat. Once melted, stir in @unsweetened cocoa powder{1%Tbsp}. Remove from heat and stir in @milk{1.5%Tbsp}, @powdered sugar{1.25%cups}, and @vanilla extract{1%tsp}. Whisk until smooth, using #electric beaters{} to get out any lumps, if needed. Spread chocolate frosting over the top of the bars. diff --git a/cook/cookies-and-bars/Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.jpg b/cook/cookies-and-bars/Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..53ada59e9 --- /dev/null +++ b/cook/cookies-and-bars/Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars.jpg @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ + +404 Not Found + +

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+ + diff --git a/docs/cookies-and-bars/best-ever-peanut-butter-bars.md b/docs/cookies-and-bars/best-ever-peanut-butter-bars.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..37b9458ba --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cookies-and-bars/best-ever-peanut-butter-bars.md @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +--- +comments: true +tags: + - cookie + - bar + - dessert +--- +# Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars + +![Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars][1]{ loading=lazy } + +| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time | +|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: | +| 24 | 21 minutes | + +## :salt: Ingredients + +- :butter: 0.75 cup butter +- :candy: 0.5 cup granulated sugar +- :maple_leaf: 1 cup light brown sugar +- :egg: 2 large eggs +- :icecream: 1 tsp vanilla extract +- :peanuts: 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter +- :cup_with_straw: 2.5 tsp baking soda +- :salt: 0.5 tsp salt +- :ear_of_rice: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour +- :ear_of_rice: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats +- :peanuts: some creamy peanut butter +- :butter: 0.25 cup butter +- :chocolate_bar: 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder +- :glass_of_milk: 1.5 Tbsp milk +- :candy: 1.25 cups powdered sugar +- :icecream: 1 tsp vanilla extract + +## :cooking: Cookware + +- 1 large mixing bowl +- 1 separate bowl +- 1 9x13'' pan +- 1 small skillet +- 1 electric beaters + +## :pencil: Instructions + +### Step 1 + +Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. + +### Step 2 + +In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla +extract, and creamy peanut butter and mix well. + +### Step 3 + +In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (baking soda, salt, all-purpose flour, old-fashioned rolled oats). + +### Step 4 + +Add dry ingredients to the creamy mixture. Press firmly into a greased 9x13'' pan. + +### Step 5 + +Bake at 350 degrees for 17 to 21 minutes or until no longer glossy, but just barely set in the center. Do not over-bake; +they will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely before frosting. + +### Step 6 + +Once cool, spread a thin layer of creamy peanut butter over the bars. + +### Step 7 + +For the Chocolate Frosting: Add butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in unsweetened cocoa +powder. Remove from heat and stir in milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth, using electric +beaters to get out any lumps, if needed. Spread chocolate frosting over the top of the bars. + +## :link: Source + +- + +[1]: <../assets/images/best-ever-peanut-butter-bars.jpg> + diff --git a/zensical.toml b/zensical.toml index c2a8ea29f..36e11bc92 100644 --- a/zensical.toml +++ b/zensical.toml @@ -193,6 +193,7 @@ Breakfast = [ { "Almond Cookies" = "cookies-and-bars/almond-cookies.md" }, { "Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bars" = "cookies-and-bars/apple-cinnamon-raisin-bars.md" }, { "Applied Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies" = "cookies-and-bars/applied-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies.md" }, + { "Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars" = "cookies-and-bars/best-ever-peanut-butter-bars.md" }, { "Black & White Cookies" = "cookies-and-bars/black-and-white-cookies.md" }, { "Brookies" = "cookies-and-bars/brookies.md" }, { "Brown Butter & Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies" = "cookies-and-bars/brown-butter-and-maple-chewy-pumpkin-cookies.md" },