Description
Homemade peanut butter cookie bars blend classic comfort with irresistible sweetness from creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chips. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these bars a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (281 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (128 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Sugars:
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
Flavor Enhancers and Chips:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups (255 g) peanut butter chips
- 1 1/2 cups (255 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and sea salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter and peanut butter until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually incorporate white and brown sugars, beating until the mixture becomes light and airy with a fluffy texture.
- Introduce eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in peanut butter chips and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and create an even surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a nearly clean toothpick test, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then lift out using parchment paper and slice into square portions.
Notes
- Swap out peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter to make the recipe nut-free and allergy-friendly.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities to ensure everyone can enjoy these delicious bars.
- Reduce sugar by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-carb, diabetic-friendly version that still tastes amazing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier bars with crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg