Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Bars
Indulge in the irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate with these decadent Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Bars! Perfectly chewy with a tender crumb, these bars are packed with creamy peanut butter and loaded with chunks of melty milk or semi-sweet chocolate for a flavor-packed bite every time. A quick and easy treat, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in 25 minutes. The secret to their irresistibly rich texture lies in melting the butter and peanut butter together before mixing, creating a silky batter that transforms into chewy, chocolate-studded perfection. Ideal for bake sales, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are best served sliced into 16 squares for sharing—or savoring all to yourself.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 180 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 150 grams Brown sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 190 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 200 grams Milk or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat, then remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth. Let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the melted butter-peanut butter mixture. Mix until evenly combined.
Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, followed by 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 mixture until just combined.
Gently fold in the chocolate chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
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 with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 16 squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 157 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 4% | |
*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.
