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Amazing 24 Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
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Make these incredibly gooey chocolate peanut butter bars. They feature rich chocolate layered over a soft peanut butter base. This recipe guarantees a simple, satisfying dessert that everyone loves.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooiness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and peanut butter together until light and creamy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  7. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the peanut butter layer.
  8. Crumble the remaining one-third of the dough over the chocolate chips.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is mostly set.
  10. Remove from the oven. If you want a smoother chocolate top, sprinkle a few extra chips over the hot bars and let the residual heat melt them slightly, then spread if desired.
  11. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This step is important for clean cutting.
  12. Once fully cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For the softest texture, make sure your butter is truly softened, not melted.
  • You can use any type of peanut butter you prefer, but creamy works best for the texture.
  • Allowing the bars to cool completely yields the best gooey, yet firm, texture when slicing.

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