Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

peanut butter chocolate chip bar cookie.

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This easy recipe for peanut butter chocolate chip bars makes delicious cookie bars filled with peanut butter and chocolate chips and topped with peanut butter cups for even more flavor. This simple dessert is guaranteed to be a family favorite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Dee

Cost: $10

Ingredients

½ cup butter
½ cup granulated sugar
1½ cups brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips divided
½ cup mini peanut butter cups

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ and prepare line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper
Add the butter to a large mixing bowl, and melt in the microwave
Add granulated sugar and white sugar, and mix until well combined
Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract
Add eggs, and mix until fully combined
Mix in flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon until just combined
Stir in 1¾ cups chocolate chips
Evenly spread mixture in prepared baking dish
Top with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips and mini peanut butter cups
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until dough no longer looks greasy and a toothpick inserted comes out clean
Remove from oven, and allow to cool slightly-about 15 minutes-before removing from pan
Slice into squares, and store in an airtight container

Notes

Use room temperature peanut butter for easier mixing.

Can use smooth or chunky peanut butter.

Batter is thick, so do not be afraid to use your hands when pressing into the baking pan.

Do not over bake--bars are done when the edges are firm, top is no longer greasy yet still soft, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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