Last updated on February 23, 2019 by Liza Hawkins
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. Chewy chocolate peanut butter cookie bars are an easy and delicious way to get creative with the kids—even when life’s busy!
The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is a crazy one. School’s out, but most parents have to work (unless you’ve managed—like me!—to not use up all your vacation time beforehand), which means it can be kind of tricky to keep the home life rolling along smoothly. Things can be a little…chaotic.
And, despite lots of new toys, gadgets, books, and crafts, as parents we still hear: MOM. I’m bored.
Sometimes that’s easily cured with a simple: Well, kids. I can think of a lot of chores around that house that’ll easily fix that boredom! ::snicker::
Other times we’re okay with finding something else for them to do. Something creative. Or crafty.
Yes, even despite the busy-ness we’re all managing during the holidays. (Me included.)
I’ll argue that it’s possible—and important—to make time for some creativity and unexpected delights with the family! Spread cheer with simple surprises, my friends. Even during Especially during the busy times.
Getting into the kitchen is my version of crafty. I do a lot of cooking from scratch, and even a bit of baking (though I don’t consider myself to be an awesome from-scratch baker; you all know that). There are times, though, where measuring out ingredients—no matter how simple it seems on paper—is just. too. much.
When that overwhelmed feeling sets in, you can still make time for creativity and unexpected delights with your kids through baking yummy treats with Betty Crocker® Sugar and Peanut Butter cookies mixes!
Like this…
Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
I bought one each of the Betty Crocker® Sugar and Peanut Butter cookie mixes at my local Walmart, and then prepped the dough mixes according to package instructions (easy, by the way), in separate bowls.
Mini chocolate chips are only extra ingredient I used in these cookie bars, and they’re layered in between the sugar cookie dough and peanut butter cookie dough. Mmm…
And, I also incorporated into the peanut butter cookie dough itself. You can never have too much peanut-butter-mixed-with-chocolate-goodness, in my book.
I spread the peanut butter and mini chocolate chip dough on top of the chip layer, and then gave it a gentle press to even it out, before it baked in a 325°F oven for about 40 minutes.
The thickness of the cookie bar, mixed with the low and slow baking temperature, leaves you with a chewy texture that’s simply delicious. (Especially if you eat them warmed with a cold glass of milk—YUM!)
How do you spread the holiday cheer when it’s busy?
Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 bag Betty Crocker® Peanut Butter Cookie Mix
- 1 bag Betty Crocker® Sugar Cookie Mix
- 1 bag mini chocolate chips
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Click here for a coupon for $0.50 off Betty Crocker® cookie mix! In addition to other local retailers, you can find the bags at Walmart in the baking isle, alongside the brownie and cake mixes.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. The opinions and text are all mine.
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