Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine the rich, creamy taste of peanut butter with sweet, melty chocolate chips for a soft, chewy treat. Perfectly baked in one pan, they make a convenient dessert or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
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). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and packed brown sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure even incorporation.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined without overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, maintaining the texture.
- Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool for about 10 minutes. Then, cut them into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious peanut butter chocolate chip cookie bars!
Notes
- You can use either creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips work well – choose according to your sweetness preference.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the bars chewy and moist.
- Allow the bars to cool slightly before cutting to ensure clean slices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
