Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with sweet chocolate chips in a soft, chewy bar. Perfect for dessert or a snack, they are easy to prepare and bake in just over half an hour.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it, ensuring easy removal of the bars later.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and packed brown sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend these ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then, add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet batter, mixing just until fully combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the bars tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough for consistent chocolate flavor in every bite.
- Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips work well; adjust based on your sweetness preference.
- For easier removal, cooling the bars completely before cutting is recommended.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
