Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars 🍫🥜

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars 🍫🥜

These Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars combine three decadent layers: a peanut butter cookie dough base, a creamy caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate topping. It's a no-bake dessert that's rich, indulgent, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!

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Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Base:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk (or more if needed)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

For the Caramel Layer:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Layer:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Base:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add the vanilla extract and milk, and mix until combined.
3. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Stir in the mini chocolate chips, if using.
5. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper. Press it down firmly and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Caramel Layer:

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly for about 3-4 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the caramel mixture over the peanut butter cookie dough layer, spreading it evenly.

3️⃣ Make the Chocolate Layer:

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
2. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread it evenly.

4️⃣ Chill and Set:

1. Place the bars in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 2-3 hours, or until the chocolate layer has set and the bars are firm.
2. Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper, and cut into squares.

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Tips for Success:

• Caramel consistency: If your caramel doesn’t thicken after simmering, let it cook for a few more minutes, stirring constantly. You want it to be thick enough to stay in place when layered over the cookie dough.
• No-bake method: This is a no-bake treat, but you need to let it chill to allow the layers to set properly.
• For a crunchier texture: You can fold in some crushed pretzels or chopped nuts into the peanut butter cookie dough layer for added crunch.

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These Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and indulgent layers that will satisfy your craving for something rich and delicious. Enjoy! 🍫🥜