Chocolate Topped Peanut Butter Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Bars
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 egg
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
→ For Topping
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24 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
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3 teaspoons white sparkling sugar (or granulated sugar)
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, and egg until well combined. By hand, stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt just until a dough forms. Fold in milk chocolate chips
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Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with 2 teaspoons of sparkling sugar. Bake for 22-24 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up all over
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Immediately after removing from the oven, press Hershey's Kisses into the dough in a 4×6 row pattern. Sprinkle with the remaining sparkling sugar
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Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares ensuring each has a Hershey's Kiss in the center
# Notes:
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Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing
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Creamy peanut butter works best, but crunchy can be used for added texture
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Add Kisses immediately after baking to ensure they adhere well
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Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days