Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 2 cups quick oats

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
04 - In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Stir in the quick oats until evenly distributed.
07 - Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares.