Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine the rich, indulgent flavors of creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips in an easy-to-make, chewy bar form. Perfect for busy days or parties, these soft bars are loaded with flavor and minimal ingredients, making them an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Stir in the chocolate chips.
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Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
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Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Add-ins: Customize with chopped peanuts, M&Ms, or butterscotch chips.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend as a substitute.
- Vegan: Swap in plant-based butter and egg substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bars, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
