Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that everyone will love! With only a few ingredients, you’ll have a sweet, chewy treat that’s perfect for any occasion.They’re quick to prepare, bake in just 20-25 minutes, and make for a perfect dessert, snack, or party treat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (250g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided (1 1/4 cups for the batter, 1/4 cup for topping)
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Gently fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top.
Bake the Bars
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake 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.
Cool and Slice
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.