Chunky Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are easy to make, and so delicious. Who doesn't love peanut butter and chocolate together? I especially enjoy making these when I have lots to do, but I still get a request for something sweet (meaning chocolate) from my husband! Because, like I said easy....
The first time I made these it was many, many years ago!
It was a blogger's event where you were paired with another blogger and you made something from their blog and shared that recipe, with the group. I found it quite fun, and have been making these bar cookies since then. This recipe is the latest to be converted to whole wheat flour, and they turned out beautifully! The recipe was simply called Chunky Peanut Butter Triangles. However, I have taken the liberty to include all the major ingredients in the title because, well I like big titles on my recipes!
They are so easy to make, you do not even need a mixer!
Even though I used one for previous batches, I can tell you now, I must have had a dishwasher at the time...but for today's bake, I loaded up the ingredients in my trusty stainless steel mixing bowl and went at it with a silicone spatula and honestly, no mixer is really needed. Let your butter come to room temperature and just start in mixing.
NO REASON NEEDED cut her tray bake into triangles.
But honestly I never have. I like squares, they are sturdy and much easier to pack away. However in your kitchen, do cut them as you want. My husband is the chocolate lover in the family, so these are gone fairly quickly. But come Christmas time I might use white chocolate and add in a few pecan pieces. Now that would be a perfect time to cut some triangles! But usually I cut squares and serve this delicious bake, right away!
Some additional thoughts on this recipe:
We had smooth peanut butter on hand, so that is what I used, but by all means, if you prefer chunky style, use it!
And our pantry had semi sweet chocolate chips, but if milk chocolate is your preference, go for it!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- whole wheat flour
- sugar
- brown sugar
- peanut butter
- egg
- vanilla
- baking soda
- salt
- chocolate chips
You will also need the following:
- large mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- silicone spatula
- hand or stand mixer - if desired
- 9X13 baking pan
Now we are ready to begin!
Chunky Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Bars
adapted from: NO REASON NEEDED - now open to invited readers only....
350-degree oven
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour, we use pastry grind flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
3/4 c peanut butter
1/2 c butter
1/3 c sugar
1/3 c brown sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1 large package real chocolate chips OR 2 1/2 c chocolate chips
These simplified directions work well for both methods, by hand or using a mixer.
Stir the soda and salt into the whole wheat flour, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, egg and vanilla.
Add the peanut butter, mix until creamy.
Stir in the flour mixture until smooth and well mixed.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Spread/press the dough into a prepared 9X13 pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until done in your oven.
Let cool, cut into small squares or for a different presentation cut into larger squares then corner to corner on each square, for triangles.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until done in your oven.
Let cool, cut into small squares or for a different presentation cut into larger squares then corner to corner on each square, for triangles.
Storage options for Chunky Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars. Once cut store in a container with a tight fitting lid or a plastic freezer bag with all the air removed. Both will help keep these chewy! You may freeze Chunky peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars, but do expect minor changes in texture when thawed.
UPDATE:
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Chunky Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Bars
adapted from: NO REASON NEEDED - now open to invited readers only....
350-degree oven
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour, we use pastry grind flour
1/2 t baking soda
adapted from: NO REASON NEEDED - now open to invited readers only....
350-degree oven
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour, we use pastry grind flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
3/4 c peanut butter
1/2 c butter
1/3 c sugar
1/3 c brown sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1 large package real chocolate chips OR 2 1/2 c chocolate chips
These simplified directions work well for both methods, by hand or using a mixer.
Stir the soda and salt into the whole wheat flour, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, egg and vanilla.
Add the peanut butter, mix until creamy.
Stir in the flour mixture until smooth and well mixed.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Spread/press the dough into a prepared 9X13 pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until done in your oven.
Let cool, cut into small squares or for a different presentation cut into larger squares then corner to corner on each square, for triangles.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until done in your oven.
Let cool, cut into small squares or for a different presentation cut into larger squares then corner to corner on each square, for triangles.
Storage options for Chunky Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars. Once cut store in a container with a tight fitting lid or a plastic freezer bag with all the air removed. Both will help keep these chewy! You may freeze Chunky peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars, but do expect minor changes in texture when thawed.
These look delicious! I do think that any dessert that combines peanut butter and chocolate is a good one.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, so far they are a 100% hit with the family. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteWho wouldn't love these incredible bars. You had me at the chocolate and peanut butter and they look fairly easy to make too.
ReplyDeleteJudee, thank you!
DeleteOh my days! We are definitely going to give these a try. They look amazing Melynda! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have a lovely week. 😊
ReplyDeleteJayne, thanks so much, like I said, they were a 100% hit with all of us!
DeleteForgot to add, you will be our Feature of the Week again this week. Thanks Melynda :)
ReplyDeleteJayne, very kind of you, thanks so for hosting!
DeleteThis sounds amazing! My girls would love these bars. I'm going to have to try this recipe. Melynda, thank you for sharing your recipe with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #54.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, you are so welcome, thanks so for hosting.
DeleteWe're huge peanut butter fans in our house and always happy to try a new recipe. Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDelete#MMBC
Catherine, thank you! My hubby has commented that he sure likes them. I appreciate that you took the time to stop by.
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