Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- heaping ½ cup creamy peanut butter (not homemade)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 1 minute. Let butter cool till warm. Add the sugars, egg and vanilla, stir vigorously to combine, for about 1 minute. Stir in the peanut butter. Add the flour, baking soda, salt and stir until just incorporated. Stir in chocolate. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth lightly with a spatula.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until center is just set and golden. Bars will firm up as they cool. Allow bars to cool in pan for at least 30 minutes because slicing and serving. Store extra bars in an airtight container.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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