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Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Two thick, chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie bars stacked on a white plate, loaded with melted chocolate chips.
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Make rich, chewy dessert bars with a peanut butter cookie base and a layer of melted chocolate chips. This one pan recipe is simple for family baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and creamy peanut butter until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the top of the dough.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For fudgier bars, slightly reduce the baking time.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter.
  • If you prefer a thicker bar, use a 9×9 inch pan, but increase the baking time by about 10 minutes.

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