Peanut Butter Bars
These peanut butter bars are rich, satisfying, and incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for sharing or keeping on hand for sweet cravings.
Servings: 40 bars
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces chocolate chips or chunks (semi sweet)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350F/190C. Line an approximate 15×10 inch / 38×25 cm baking sheet or jelly roll pan
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl cream the butter and sugar for 2 minutes, add the peanut butter, vanilla and egg and combine. Add the dry ingredients ½ cup at a time, mixing on low, with a spatula or your hands, when almost combined add the chocolate chips and combine. Don't over mix.
- Spread the dough on the prepared pan, (I found it easiest to place the dough in the pan and then lay a sheet of parchment paper on top and press down, then remove the paper). Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned, don't over bake. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Enjoy!
Notes
How to store the peanut butter bars.
Keep the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for about a week or freeze them by wrapping them tightly and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg | Phosphorus: 39mg