Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars topped with a luscious Chocolate Peanut Butter Icing. These bars combine the irresistible flavors of creamy peanut butter, rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a perfectly moist, buttery base. Topped with a silky icing made with powdered sugar, cocoa, and a hint of peanut butter, every bite is a balance of sweetness and nutty goodness. Ready in just under an hour, these bars are ideal for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests at gatherings. Serve them as a stand-alone treat or pair them with a glass of cold milk for the perfect dessert moment. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these bars will quickly become a household favorite!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Add the creamy peanut butter to the wet mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the bars cool, prepare the chocolate peanut butter icing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder.
Add the milk and creamy peanut butter to the powdered sugar mixture, stirring until smooth and creamy.
Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the icing evenly on top.
Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Calories |
5159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 260.1 g | 333% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.3 g | 566% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 633 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 2178 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 675.4 g | 246% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 474.4 g | ||
| Protein | 98.7 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 2155 mg | 46% | |
*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.