Description
Indulge in these chewy and delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. Easy to make, perfect for any occasion, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overwork the dough.
- Add the chocolate chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips (if using).
- Spread the batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cool, slice into squares, and enjoy these chewy, rich bars!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 21g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Potassium: 150mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
- Calcium: 35mg
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
Keywords: Cookie Bars, Easy Dessert, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip