Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
Indulge in these gooey, rich Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Featuring a soft, chewy peanut butter base studded with melty chocolate chips, they’re great for bake sales, snack time, or any craving moment. Quick and easy to whip up, these bars are a crowd-pleaser with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars (approx. 2″ squares)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (unsweetened or lightly salted)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 9×13″ baking pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mix, stirring until just combined. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chips on top. Bake for 23–27 minutes, or until edges are set and center is just slightly soft.
- Cool & Slice: Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Use parchment overhang to lift out, then cut into squares.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute half of the peanut butter with almond butter.
- Use natural peanut butter (stirred) for a nuttier flavor.
- Want them fudgier? Remove from oven when center is still a bit jiggly—it firms as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for longer storage.
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