Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the perfect blend of two classic flavors in a convenient bar form. With a buttery, peanut buttery cookie base studded with melty chocolate chips, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread the dough into the pan, top with extra chocolate chips if desired, and bake for 20–24 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Try using crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Swirl in Nutella before baking for a chocolatey variation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
