Description
Peanut butter chocolate chip bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the sweet, melty goodness of chocolate chips. These bars are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bars cool for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, consider adding nuts.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peanut butter, chocolate chip, bars, dessert, baking