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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars taste even better when they're swirled with creamy peanut butter! These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are a must try for anyone who can't get enough chocolate and peanut butter treats.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
44 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl beat butter and sugars until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until blended. Add in flour and baking soda.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Spread half of the dough (using fingertips) in the bottom of the baking dish. Dollop the peanut butter onto the dough. I used a 1 Tbsp cookie scoop to do this. Do not spread the peanut butter, drop by teaspoon or tablespoon instead.
  6. Top with remaining cookie dough (it's okay if some of the peanut butter shows).
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 24-28 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan.
  8. Cut into bars and enjoy.

Notes

  • Choose a traditional peanut butter, like Jif or Skippy, not a natural version.
  • Don't spread the peanut butter, you'll thank me later when you take a bite with a creamy swirl of peanut butter.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • If using unsalted butter, add 1 teaspoon kosher salt to the batter with the flour.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.