Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
Indulge in the delightful goodness of our Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe! These bars are a quick and satisfying treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time of day. With the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these chewy squares are bound to become a family favorite. They’re easy to make with pantry staples and come together in just 20-25 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. Enjoy them as a snack after school or serve them at your next get-together; everyone is sure to love this classic dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add brown sugar, mix well, then beat in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt before folding into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips, pour batter into the prepared dish, and sprinkle remaining chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg