Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the rich taste of peanut butter with gooey chocolate chips in a soft, chewy cookie bar. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan, pressing it down gently.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter depending on your preference.
- Allow the bars to cool completely to ensure clean, even cuts when serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
