Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chips, all wrapped up in a chewy, irresistible package. Perfect for a quick dessert or a tasty snack, these bars are easy to make and sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the Batter: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Don’t Overmix: Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the bars tough.
- Adjust the Baking Time: Oven temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on your bars and adjust the baking time as needed.
- Store Properly: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars