Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are a cozy family favorite that combines creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then gradually add this to the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread half of the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter over the batter and swirl it in.
- Spread the remaining cookie batter over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
You can prepare the batter a day in advance and keep it in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg