Description
Indulgent chubby hubby bars blend sweet and salty with peanut butter, pretzels, and chocolate for an irresistible treat. Creamy layers and crunchy textures make this dessert a delightful crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 g) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) chunky peanut butter
- 1 1/4 cups (210 g) chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) chopped pretzels
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (85 g) peanut butter chips
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and ready a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Crush pretzels in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin, separating 1 cup for batter and ½ cup for topping.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl, setting aside for later use.
- Cream butter and sugars using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs, chunky peanut butter, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed, avoiding overmixing to maintain tender texture.
- Fold chocolate chips and 1 cup of chopped pretzels into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Spread batter uniformly in the prepared baking pan using a spatula for consistent thickness.
- Create topping by combining remaining pretzel pieces, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle topping mixture evenly across the batter surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges turn golden and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into individual squares.
Notes
- Swap pretzels with gluten-free alternatives like rice crackers or corn chips for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the amount of brown and white sugar, or replace with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top after baking to enhance the sweet and salty flavor profile.
- For a healthier version, substitute half the butter with Greek yogurt and use dark chocolate chips with higher cocoa content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg