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Small Batch Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

These small batch peanut butter chocolate chip bars are soft, chewy, and full of peanut butter flavor. Made in a loaf pan, they're an easy dessert for two!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 bars
Calories 423kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter salted and softened
  • 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with a parchment sling or lightly grease.
  • In a bowl, combine butter, peanut butter and sugars. Use an electric hand mixer to beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add in egg and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
  • Add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  • Pour in chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  • Put batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes and then remove bars to a cooling rack.

Notes

  1. Use regular creamy peanut butter. Brands like Jif or Skippy work best for these peanut butter chocolate chip bars. Natural peanut butter that separates can affect the texture of the bars.
  2. Line your loaf pan with parchment paper. Leave a little overhang on the sides so you can easily lift the bars out of the pan once they've cooled.
  3. Don't overbake. The secret to soft and chewy peanut butter cookie bars is to remove them from the oven when the edges are lightly golden brown and the center is just set. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
  4. Add extra chocolate chips. If you like, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips over the top of the dough before baking. It makes the bars look pretty and gives you a little extra chocolate in every bite!
  5. Let them cool before cutting. I know it's tempting to dig right in, but allowing the bars to cool will help them hold together when sliced.
  6. Warm them up. For that fresh-from-the-oven taste, pop a bar in the microwave for a few seconds. The chocolate gets nice and melty again!

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg