Dare I say chocolate and peanut butter go together better than almost any other classic pairing, despite what my brother says. They have a natural affinity for each other, both enhancing the other and making the resulting dessert better than the either one could do on its own.
These peanut butter-chocolate chip bars are so great to bring to any party, tailgate or potluck because-I’ll say it again-they serve a crowd! These are so rich that you can get away with cutting them pretty small, almost doubling what you might get from any other 9 x 13-inch bar or dessert.
They’re basically an extra-thick, still-a-little-gooey-inside, ultra-chocolaty cookie. But they didn’t start that way!
I tested this recipe several times (much to the delight of my mom’s coworkers) because I wanted them to be full of peanut butter flavor, and rich and gooey on the inside. The recipe I worked backwards from didn’t have any peanut butter in the batter, and resulted in a relatively dry bar after they were cut. Not what I was looking for!
I added more butter, an extra egg yolk, more chocolate and peanut butter to the batter. Second batch was basically a cookie crust on the outside and raw cookie dough in the middle. Third batch was it, guys. Just a little more flour and a few extra minutes in the oven, and they came out exactly how I dreamed. You want to take care not to overbake-there should be a little jiggle in the center when you shake the pan.
The only thing missing right now is a big glass of milk.
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