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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chewy Bars

These peanut butter chocolate chip chewy bars are simple no-bake treats that come together quickly. The main ingredients—peanut butter, chocolate chips, and brown sugar—combine to create a sticky, nutty, and chocolatey snack with a tender, chewy texture. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without fuss, they are versatile and forgiving, making them ideal for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy preferred
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips mini preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar. Use a rubber spatula to mix until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and slightly fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. The mixture should be uniformly blended and fragrant.
    1 cup peanut butter
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. The batter will become glossy and slightly thickened. This creates moisture and richness in the bars.
    1 cup peanut butter
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and flavoring agents.
    1 cup peanut butter
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with the spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; this keeps the bars tender. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Use your spatula to fold them in gently.
    1 cup peanut butter
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Use the spatula to spread it evenly, pressing gently to ensure a flat, compact surface. This helps the bars bake uniformly.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft to the touch. The smell of baked chocolate and peanut butter will fill your kitchen.
  9. Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes. Cooling helps the bars firm up, making them easier to cut and preventing crumbles.
  10. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges. Serve and enjoy your chewy, nutty, chocolatey bars!

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking. You can also add chopped nuts or use chunky peanut butter for added texture.