Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Bars—soft, chewy, and loaded with rich, nutty flavor and bursts of chocolate in every bite. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy peanut butter, melty chocolate chips, and a perfect balance of brown and granulated sugars for a decadent treat that's whipped up in just 15 minutes of prep time. Baked to golden perfection in a 9x9-inch pan, these bars are slightly crisp at the edges and delightfully tender in the center. Perfect for dessert, snacks, or even a party platter, these bars are loved by kids and adults alike. Best of all, they store beautifully for up to three days in an airtight container, making them as convenient as they are delicious. Whether you’re a peanut butter fanatic or simply looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy every chocolate and peanut butter craving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 180 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 150 grams Light brown sugar
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 units Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 190 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 225 grams Chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, remove the pan from heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth and combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and the peanut butter mixture. Stir until well combined and smooth.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board.
Slice into 16 equal bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 266.2 g | 341% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.7 g | 584% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2639 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 583.3 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 391.0 g | ||
| Protein | 86.9 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 2518 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
