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These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars Are Actually Gluten-Free

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Bowdoin chapter.

Having a dietary restriction at college can be difficult, especially when you are craving a homemade treat. I mean, who really likes those boxed gluten-free cookies that are full of ingredients you cannot pronounce over a warm, gooey, straight out of the oven cookie or bar? Well, next time you are in the mood for an amazing dessert, whether you are gluten-free or not, make these effortless flourless peanut butter chocolate chip toffee bars. I guarantee you they are worth it.

 #SpoonTip: use all natural crunchy peanut butter with only salt and peanuts. If no salt, add 1/4 teaspoon to recipe.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:24 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

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    In a large bowl, mix together, peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla until well combined.

     

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    Fold in chocolate chips and toffee chips.

     

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    Pour batter into a greased 9×9 inch pan and smooth until flat. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are golden.

     

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    Remove from oven and allow to cool before cutting into slices. Enjoy (try not to eat the whole batch yourself).

Avery Wolfe

Bowdoin '19