Description
Rich, gooey, and packed with the perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate, these cookie bars are a crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for sprinkling on top.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and flaky sea salt on top, if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For extra gooeyness, avoid overbaking. Customize the toppings with nuts, pretzels, or a drizzle of melted chocolate. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: peanut butter, chocolate, cookie bars, dessert, easy baking, gooey bars