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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

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These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are a delicious treat combining the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips baked into soft, chewy bars. Perfect for snacks or dessert, they feature a buttery, sweet dough layered with peanut butter dollops that create a perfect balance of nutty and chocolaty goodness in every bite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Add-ins

  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. This ensures a smooth texture for your bars.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture and beat until fully blended, providing flavor and structure to the dough.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking soda into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined to form a soft dough.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly without overmixing the dough.
  6. Layer Dough and Peanut Butter: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish using your fingertips. Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop or teaspoons to dollop the creamy peanut butter over this layer, without spreading—allow some peanut butter spots to remain visible.
  7. Top with Remaining Dough: Carefully spread the remaining cookie dough over the peanut butter layer. It’s fine if the peanut butter still peeks through, as it adds delicious texture and flavor.
  8. Bake the Bars: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 24-28 minutes, until the edges are golden and the bars are set but still soft.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into 24 bars and enjoy your rich peanut butter chocolate chip treat.

Notes

  • Make sure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with sugars.
  • Do not overmix once the flour is added to avoid tough bars.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner cuts.
  • The peanut butter dollops add gooey pockets, so it’s okay if it’s not fully spread.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Keywords: peanut butter bars, chocolate chip bars, peanut butter chocolate chip dessert, homemade bars, easy dessert

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