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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Refined sugar-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookie bars with a sprinkle of sea salt!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 9 to 12 bars
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ghee or butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 2/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or chunks
  • coarse sea salt for sprinkling, optional

Instructions

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  1. Add the ghee (or butter) to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, along with the coconut sugar and pure maple syrup. Beat on medium-high speed until the ghee is creamy and fluffy.
  2. Add in the peanut butter and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add the egg and beat just until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour baking powder, and sea salt (and cinnamon if adding). Pour the flour mixture into the stand mixer and beat until dough forms. Beat in the chocolate chips. Cover with plastic wrap (or transfer to a sealed container) and place in the refrigerator.
  4. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 days) to allow the dough to set up.
  5. When you’re ready to bake the bars, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9” x 5” (for thicker bars) or 8” x 8” (for regular, thinner bars) with parchment paper. 
  6. Transfer dough to the parchment-lined pan and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle with even more chocolate chips (or chunks) if desired (highly recommended). Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until golden-brown around the edges and desired goo or crisp level is reached. Allow bars to cool at least 10 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt (highly recommended!), cut into squares, and serve!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 12 Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 19g (29%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9to 12 bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 12
Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 19g 29%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.