Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

Classic flavors come together to create these Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars. They are soft and chewy with a crusty edge and drizzled peanut butter glaze. What’s not to love?

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

Do you ever have a craving for a soft chocolate chip cookie, but always want something a little extra/different? Well then, these Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars might be exactly what you need. They are a classic peanut butter cookie bar made with oatmeal and chocolate chips that you can whip together in minutes.

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It’s everything you love about a soft chocolate chip cookie and then some. The addition of oatmeal adds another layer of texture and the combination of peanut butter and chocolate will always be a favorite of mine.

These make a tasty stand-alone dessert or add something special to a cookie tray or dessert spread. No matter how you serve them, I have a feeling the only thing left will be crumbs.

Ready to give these Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars a try? Let’s do it!

Kitchen Tools I Recommend for This Recipe:

Whether you’re wondering what equipment you’ll need for this recipe, curious about my favorite utensils, or if you’re just looking to stock your own kitchen, these are the kitchen tools I recommend for this recipe:

• 9-inch square baking pan
• mixing bowls
• spatula
• hand mixer
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

Want more? You can find the list of My Ultimate Kitchen Essentials HERE.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9″ square baking pan with baking spray. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth, about 5 minutes. I’ve included a printable recipe card below for a full rundown of the recipe ingredients and instructions.

Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Beat again until smooth. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.

Spread this into your prepared baking pan and sprinkle evenly with the chocolate chips.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool.

In the meantime, prepare the peanut butter glaze by whisking together the confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, and milk. Add more or less milk to achieve a drizzling consistency.

Once your bars are cool, drizzle with the peanut butter icing. Slice, serve, and enjoy! Extras bars can be stored in an airtight container.

Want more peanut butter chocolate treats? Try these:

• Peanut Butter Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
• Peanut Butter Brownie Pillow Cookies
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
• Mini Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Crust
• Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies
• Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

That’s it, my friends. They are THAT easy. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool so you can drizzle on that peanut butter glaze and then slice them up and take a bite. The struggle is real!

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. As always, happy baking!

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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars Recipe:

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

Classic flavors come together to create these Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars. They are soft and chewy with a crusty edge and drizzled peanut butter glaze.

5 from 4 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bars, chocolate chip, dessert, dessert bars, peanut butter

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 24 Bars

Calories: 183kcal

Equipment

• 9-inch square baking pan
• mixing bowls
• spatula
• hand mixer
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Icing

• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

• Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9" square baking pan with baking spray. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Beat again until smooth. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
• Spread this into your prepared baking pan and sprinkle evenly with the chocolate chips.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool.
• In the meantime, prepare the peanut butter glaze by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, and milk. Add more or less milk to achieve a drizzling consistency.
• Once your bars are cool, drizzle with the peanut butter icing. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
• Extras bars can be stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg