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Build-a-Bars
Build-a-Bars start with a simple crust that's topped with a cream cheese filling and a your favorite toppings. A fun and delicious treat!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs, regular, cinnamon, or chocolate
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
For the filling:
- 4 to 5 cups total of your favorite ingredients, such as chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, cereal, coconut, etc.
For the topping:
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (31 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (32 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 5 ounces (150 ml) evaporated milk
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Instructions
To make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9" x 13" x 2" baking pan.
- Mix the cookie crumbs, butter, flour, and brown sugar until combined. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
To make the filling:
- Stir together 4 to 5 cups of chosen filling ingredients.
- Sprinkle evenly over the cooled crust.
To make the topping:
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar, peanut butter, and salt until combined. Add the egg and mix until smooth.
- Add the evaporated milk and stir until smooth.
- Pour the topping evenly over the filling.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the center is set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion.
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