chubby hubby cookie bars

Recipe by
LINDA BAILEY
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

Get ready to indulge. If you're not quite in the mood for a frozen treat, be sure to give these dessert bars a try. This recipe is the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chubby hubby cookie bars

  • 3/4 c
    butter flavored crisco
  • 2 Tbsp
    skim milk (i used 2%)
  • 1 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    malted milk powder (original, not chocolate)
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • FILLING
  • 1 can
    (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1/3 c
    cup creamy peanut butter
  • 60
    chocolate covered pretzel twists (flipz)
  • 12 oz
    milk chocolate morsels

How To Make chubby hubby cookie bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large mixing bowl,beat crisco,milk and brown sugar until combined. Add egg and beat until fully combined. Slowly beat in malted milk powder, flour,salt and baking soda.
  • 2
    Press cookie dough into a large baking sheet with one inch sides. I used a 15 1/2x10inch pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until browned. Remove from oven. Meanwhile,in large sauce pan,heat sweetened condensed milk and butter until warmed over med-low heat.
  • 3
    Add in milk chocolate and heat until smooth, whisking constantly. Pour into prepared cookie crust. In microwave safe bowl, melt peanut butter for 30 seconds. Drizzle over fudge filling and immediately press in the chocolate covered pretzels. Refrigerate cookies for 2 hours or overnight. Cut into squares. ENJOY!
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