Description
Irresistible peanut butter chocolate chip bars deliver sweet comfort with rich layers of creamy goodness. Quick homemade dessert promises pure indulgence that you’ll crave after the first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (250g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Baking Components:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, positioning the rack in the center for even heat distribution.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining with parchment paper or applying a light coating of cooking spray.
- Create a creamy base by whisking melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended and glossy.
- Incorporate eggs individually, stirring vigorously after each addition to ensure a smooth, uniform mixture.
- In a separate container, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, sifting together to eliminate potential lumps.
- Merge dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle folding techniques to maintain a tender texture and prevent overworking the batter.
- Distribute chocolate chips throughout the mixture, reserving a small portion for decorative topping.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to create an even, consistent layer.
- Artfully scatter remaining chocolate chips across the surface for a visually appealing finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until edges turn golden brown and a toothpick reveals slightly moist crumbs when inserted.
- Allow bars to cool completely within the pan, enabling them to set and develop a perfect chewy consistency before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Choose natural, unsweetened peanut butter for a more authentic flavor and healthier option.
- Swap half the chocolate chips with chopped nuts for added texture and crunch.
- Let bars cool completely to achieve clean, precise cutting lines and prevent crumbling.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more consistent batter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg