Description
Delicious and chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine creamy peanut butter, rich brown sugar, and melty chocolate chips for a perfectly sweet treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form the cookie bar dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing, which could affect the texture.
- Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bars are fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Once slightly cooled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your peanut butter chocolate chip cookie bars warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use either creamy or chunky peanut butter based on your preference for texture.
- For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter to control the salt level.
- Milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips both work well; choose based on desired sweetness.
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Do not overbake to keep the bars chewy; start checking at 25 minutes.
