Description
Indulge in the irresistible decadence of these Peanut Butter Cup Gooey Bars. A delightful blend of cake mix, peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and peanut butter cups, these bars are gooey perfection in every bite.
Ingredients
Cake Mix Dough:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
Filling:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup chopped mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Prep the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or greasing.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, peanut butter, and 1 egg to form a soft dough. Press two-thirds of it into the pan.
- Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, mix condensed milk, remaining egg, vanilla, peanut butter chips, and chopped peanut butter cups. Spread over the crust.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the top. Bake for 28–32 minutes until set. Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For added richness, drizzle melted chocolate or warm peanut butter on top.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.