Description
These chewy, nutty peanut butter cookie pie bars are lightened with Greek yogurt and topped with signature golden crackled tops. They’re simple to make, protein-rich, and perfect for snacks, dessert platters, or gifting.
Ingredients
For the Bars
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1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (smooth)
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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¼ cup (55g) packed light brown sugar
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½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat)
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1 large egg (room temperature)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Optional Garnish
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Flaky sea salt
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Drizzle of melted chocolate or peanut butter
Instructions
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Prep the Pan and Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang. -
Cream the Base
In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and glossy. -
Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla until fully incorporated. Batter should look creamy and thick. -
Combine Dry Mix
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold dry mix into wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing. -
Add Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in chocolate chips, if using. -
Spread Batter
Transfer batter to prepared pan and spread evenly. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on top. -
Bake
Bake 22–26 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs. -
Cool and Slice
Cool completely in the pan. Lift out with parchment, then cut into 16 squares. Wipe knife between cuts for neat slices.
Notes
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Use creamy peanut butter (not natural) for best texture.
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Granulated sugar creates the crackled tops—don’t reduce it.
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Don’t overbake; bars should stay chewy in the center.
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Cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Peanut butter bars, Greek yogurt dessert, cookie pie bars, crackled tops