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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Irresistibly Soft Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars that are soft, chewy, and a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond butter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Can reduce for less sweetness
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Can replace with dark brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Regular table salt can be used
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Chips Can substitute with butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be used for richness

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt. Whisk until well mixed.
  3. Cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add in ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of light brown sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
  5. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  6. Slowly blend the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup of peanut butter chips and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, pressing down evenly.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  10. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then lift out using the parchment and let them cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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