Description
These rich, chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars combine creamy peanut butter and gooey chocolate chips for the ultimate indulgent treat. Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or freezer-friendly snacks, this easy bar recipe is a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Substitute white or dark chocolate chips for variation.
- Add chopped peanuts for crunch or sea salt on top after baking for contrast.
- For gluten-free bars, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Natural peanut butter can be used if well-stirred.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
