Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
Sink your teeth into the ultimate indulgence with these Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars! Bursting with the irresistible combination of rich, creamy peanut butter and decadent semi-sweet chocolate chips, these bars are a dessert lover's dream. With a perfectly soft and chewy texture, thanks to a careful balance of butter and brown sugar, they bake to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Quick to prepare with simple pantry staples, these crowd-pleasing bars are easy enough for a weeknight treat yet impressive enough for any special occasion. Serve them warm for a gooey chocolate experience or let them cool for the perfect handheld dessert. Ideal for bake sales, potlucks, or satisfying your sweet tooth, these peanut butter chocolate chip bars are sure to become your new go-to recipe for irresistible homemade goodies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 120 grams creamy peanut butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 200 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, add the melted butter and peanut butter mixture. Whisk in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top, and sprinkle any reserved chocolate chips over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is just set. Be careful not to overbake for chewier bars.
Remove the bars from the oven and let them 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 as desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.6 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.5 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2343 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 596.0 g | 217% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 366.5 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1320 mg | 28% | |
*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.
