Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need
Mixing bowl
Hand or stand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
9×13-inch baking pan
Spatula or spoon
Parchment paper (optional, for easier cleanup)
Tips for Success
Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture.
Don’t overbake—the bars should look slightly underdone in the center when you pull them out; they’ll firm up as they cool.
Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
Let the bars cool before cutting to avoid crumbling.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set but soft.
Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Additional Tips or Variations
Add chopped nuts for crunch, or swirl in some caramel or Nutella for extra decadence. You can also replace some of the chocolate chips with peanut butter chips for a double-peanut twist.