Soft Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Bars

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.

Soft Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Bars

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• Author: Amanda
• Yield: about 24 bars 1x

Description

The ultimate soft peanut butter-chocolate chip bars! Buttery, thick bars with a swirl of peanut butter on top and extra chocolate chips. Perfect for parties and potlucks because they serve a crowd.

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Ingredients

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• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (136 grams) creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup (213 grams) light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
• 2–1/2 (300 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 2–1/2 to 3 cups (450 to 510 grams) chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup (136 grams) creamy peanut butter

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and make a parchment sling to overhang the sides to help you lift the bars out of the pan. Grease the parchment.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy and lightened in color, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl and paddle several times throughout the mixing process.
3. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mixing on low speed just until combined. Add the chocolate chips and stir in by hand.
4. Spread the dough into the prepared baking pan. Dollop the 1/2 cup peanut butter around the top of the dough and gently swirl in with a butter knife or small offset spatula. You can heat the peanut butter up for a few seconds in the microwave to help you swirl, if desired.
5. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 30 to 33 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center of the dough is still a little jiggly when you shake the pan. Take care not to overbake! Let cool completely before removing from the pan with parchment sling; cut into bars.

• Category: Bars & Brownies, Chocolate

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