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Delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars stacked on a plate

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

These easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with delicious chocolate flavor. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in no time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup softened butter Softened, not melted.
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter Creamy is best; natural peanut butter must be well stirred.
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar Light or dark both work.
  • 1 large egg Let sit at room temperature before mixing.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds warmth to the flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Measure lightly to keep bars soft.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Adds lift.
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips A mix of semisweet and milk chocolate works well.

Method
 

Before you start
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving flaps for easy removal.
  2. Gather a medium mixing bowl, sturdy spatula, and measuring cup.
  3. If using natural peanut butter, stir well before measuring. Let the egg sit at room temperature for better mixing.
Mix and bake
  1. In the mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, and packed brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy.
  3. Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the mixture and fold gently until no dry bits remain.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips, mixing until just combined.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the lined baking pan and scatter extra chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes until the edges are set and the center looks slightly glossy.
  7. Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before lifting out and slicing.

Notes

Keep the bars gooey by pulling them out just before fully baked. Allow them to cool for neat slicing and the best texture. They can be stored at room temperature for 3 days in an airtight container.