The Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
Indulge in these delightful peanut butter chocolate chip bars. Perfect for snacks or treats with a rich, chewy texture and a burst of chocolate in every bite!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter or crunchy for extra texture
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a nutty twist, top with chopped peanuts before baking. Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.