Peanut Butter Swirl Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and nutty with these irresistible Peanut Butter Swirl Bars! Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth base swirled with creamy peanut butter and dotted with semi-sweet chocolate chips, these easy homemade bars offer a divine marbled effect that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Made with pantry staples and ready in just 40 minutes, they’re ideal for satisfying your dessert cravings or impressing guests at your next gathering. With their soft, chewy texture and rich flavor, these peanut butter chocolate chip bars are truly a must-try treat for peanut butter lovers. Perfect as an afternoon snack, bake sale centerpiece, or potluck favorite, these simple bars are destined to become your go-to dessert recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 Large eggs
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter, creamy
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the sugar mixture, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter for about 15-20 seconds until it softens slightly, then drop spoonfuls of it over the batter.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the batter, saving a few for garnishing if desired.
Using a butter knife, gently swirl the peanut butter and chocolate chips into the batter to create a marbled effect. Be careful not to over-swirl.
Bake in the oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and slice into 12 squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.0 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2327 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 551.6 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 377.6 g | ||
| Protein | 69.2 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1235 mg | 26% | |
*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.
