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
1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (smooth)
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (55g) packed light brown sugar
½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat)
1 large egg (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Optional Garnish
Flaky sea salt
Drizzle of melted chocolate or peanut butter
Instructions
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
Use creamy peanut butter (not natural) for best texture.
Granulated sugar creates the crackled tops—don’t reduce it.
Don’t overbake; bars should stay chewy in the center.
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