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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

Soft, chewy peanut butter cookie bars loaded with chocolate chips!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 20 Bars
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter softened
  • 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake 25 minutes or until the middle is set and edges are just starting to turn golden brown.

Notes

  • Storage Tips
  • Sometimes I make a batch of these for the family, but I freeze half of them for later! It's easy to just take them out of the freezer a few at a time - definitely keeps me from over-indulging.
  • Recipe Variations
  • I love the peanut butter cookie bar base, but you can switch up the add-ins if you want to experiment! Here are some ideas:
  • You can make these a day in advance, but I recommend waiting to slice them. Instead, wrap the fully cooled pan in plastic wrap and then slice them when you're ready to serve them. This will ensure they don't dry out.
  • Leftover bars will keep for up to three days at room temperature - just be sure to keep them in an airtight container.
  • You can also freeze the bars! Once they are cooled you can tightly wrap the entire pan and freeze it for up to three months. Just leave it out at room temperature to thaw and then slice. Or, you can wrap the individual bars and keep them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
  • Sprinkle any kind of chips over the top - milk, dark, and semi-sweet chocolate chips are all great!
  • You could add some peanut butter chips and mix them up with the chocolate chips.
  • Love white chocolate? Add some white chocolate chips!
  • Or, chop up some peanut butter cups to sprinkle over the top - just make sure they're finely chopped and not in big chunks.
  • Love peanuts? Chop up a few of those and add them to the batter.

Nutrition Information

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 (4%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 170IU (3%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% 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.