Irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars You’ll Love

These soft and chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars combine nostalgic flavors with simple ingredients, delivering a delicious dessert experience.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for better integration
1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Use Jif or Skippy for best results
1 large Egg Binds the ingredients
1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed well for optimal results
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adjust to taste
1 cup All-Purpose Flour Avoid gluten-free substitutions unless experimenting
1/4 teaspoon Salt Can be omitted or adjusted as desired
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Consider adding extras on top

Equipment

8x8-inch metal baking pan
Microwave-safe Bowl
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8x8-inch metal baking pan with foil and grease with cooking spray.
Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds.
Whisk in the creamy peanut butter, egg, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing gently until just combined.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Perfect for family gatherings, these bars are delicious as is or warm with ice cream.

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