Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, a delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These chewy bars combine the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and decadent chocolate chips, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare, this recipe requires only 15 minutes of prep time, ensuring you can whip up a batch quickly for parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights at home. Just cut them into squares for easy sharing, and feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or additional chocolate chips. These cookie bars are not only tasty but also a comforting dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter chips
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix in granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla until well combined.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in peanut butter and chocolate chips.
- Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for about 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or different types of chocolate chips. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.