Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
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5
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
Description
The bars start by creaming butter and peanut butter with brown sugar, then adding eggs and vanilla before combining with a leavened flour mixture. Spread into a greased pan, the batter is topped with chocolate chips pressed lightly on the surface. Oven baking at 350°F until the center firms and edges begin to brown creates bars that balance a chewy texture with a tender crumb. The peanut butter flavor is prominent throughout.
These bars are convenient for serving sliced, suitable for casual snacking or dessert. The chocolate chips on top melt into the surface, enhancing the peanut butter base with sweet, creamy bites.
They store well at room temperature for a few days and freeze easily when wrapped properly. Variations can include swapping or mixing different types of chocolate chips or adding peanut butter cups or nuts to the batter for extra texture.
Freeze half the batch to enjoy later and avoid overeating.Wrap and slice bars after cooling to keep them moist.Store leftovers airtight at room temperature for up to three days.Chocolate chip varieties can be mixed or substituted for variety.Adding peanut butter cups or chopped peanuts can enhance texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. butter softened
- 1/2 c. peanut butter
- 2 c. brown sugar
- 2 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 c. chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix all ingredients except chocolate chips. Spread in prepared pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top and press down slightly.
- Bake 25 minutes or until the middle is set and edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
Notes
- Freeze half of the bars for later to help control portion size.
- Wait to slice the bars until after they have fully cooled to prevent dryness.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- You can use milk, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate chips, or combine them.
- Mix in peanut butter cups or chopped peanuts for additional flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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