Easy Cookie Brittle

Rating: 4 stars
8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1

These easy and buttery cookie bars require only 5 ingredients and take just minutes to make. Perfect for potlucks or snacks, these are loved by everyone.

By Gertrude

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
25 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen bars
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

24
Original recipe yields 24 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with aluminum foil; spray aluminum foil layer with cooking spray.

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  • Beat butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until combined. Fold 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 3/4 cup peanut butter chips into dough. Press dough into the prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter chips.

  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.

  • Remove brittle by lifting aluminum foil out of pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
228 calories; protein 3.6g 7% DV; carbohydrates 25.7g 8% DV; fat 12.7g 20% DV; cholesterol 20.3mg 7% DV; sodium 80.3mg 3% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (8)

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jmacsaunders
Rating: 4 stars
02/10/2013
Great name for the recipe it's a cookie with a brittle taste to it. Very easy. I did not have the exact amount of the PB chips so I used brittle chips on top with mini chips. Very cute. I'd make these again. BTW the 1-3/4 total hours ready....unless you are waiting for them to cool completely.... Read More
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MattOlay V-H
Rating: 3 stars
07/23/2014
Shortbread texture Read More
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8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1
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jmacsaunders
Rating: 4 stars
02/10/2013
Great name for the recipe it's a cookie with a brittle taste to it. Very easy. I did not have the exact amount of the PB chips so I used brittle chips on top with mini chips. Very cute. I'd make these again. BTW the 1-3/4 total hours ready....unless you are waiting for them to cool completely.... Read More
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pamela sperli
Rating: 5 stars
01/30/2016
My mom has a recipe just like this and it's a classic. Add a tsp of salt and a 1.5 tsp of vanilla. Also sub out peanut butter chips for nuts. Easy to whip up. Read More
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MattOlay V-H
Rating: 3 stars
07/23/2014
Shortbread texture Read More
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Greta Bernitz
Rating: 5 stars
07/08/2020
I made this with All purpose Gluten free flour and caramel chips instead of Peanut butter chips Excellent!!!! And easy! Read More
person
Rating: 1 stars
09/23/2019
i tried Read More
NYSusan
Rating: 5 stars
02/27/2019
Amazingly delicious! I used dark chocolate chips and salted caramel chips. Also added 1tsp salt and 1-1/2tsp vanilla per another reviewer s recommendation. Very easy and love that there are no eggs so I can make for grandson who has allergies. Read More
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Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
02/29/2020
This did remind me of a shortbread cookie, as another reviewer mentioned. I put a tablespoon of PB in with the dough, but followed the recipe otherwise. I liked it, though it won’t beat out some of my favorite cookie recipes most of the time. I took it to work though and everyone really liked it, so I’m sure I’ll be making it again in the future and can try some variations out as well. Read More
sequoia04
Rating: 4 stars
07/14/2020
Not sure why this is called a "brittle". Like another reviewer said, it's a shortbread cookie. VERY sweet. I'll probably skip the peanut butter chips next time. Read More
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