How to Make Easy Peanut Butter Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and delicious dessert that requires minimal effort? Look no further than these easy peanut butter bars! Whether you need a simple treat to satisfy your sweet tooth or you’re in charge of bringing a dessert to a gathering, these bars are the perfect solution. With just a few basic ingredients and a short amount of prep time, you can whip up a batch of these tasty bars in no time.

These peanut butter bars are a crowd-pleaser, loved by kids and adults alike. The combi...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Fold chocolate chips into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 276mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 166mg