Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
These milk chocolate peanut butter bars are my go to whenever I need a homemade treat fast. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, you'll have a batch of fudgy, indulgent bars ready to share or devour. I love that peanut butter is packed with protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied, plus the ingredient list is short and probably already in your pantry. They're budget friendly too, which never hurts. Whether you're baking for a crowd or simply craving something sweet, these bars deliver big chocolate and peanut flavor without any fuss.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened(null)
- 150 gpeanut butter(null)
- 400 gmilk chocolate chips(null)
- 5 gsalt(null)
- 2 mLvanilla extract(null)
- 2 eggeggs(null)
- 100 gpeanut butter cups(chopped)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 18x20cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a high-quality parchment paper to prevent the bars from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to whisk well to combine the ingredients evenly.
- 3
Add softened butter to the bowl and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Be careful not to overwork the mixture.
- 4
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Make sure to press the mixture into the corners of the tray as well.
- 5
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the timer to prevent overbaking.
- 6
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Tip: This is the hardest part – waiting for the bars to cool!
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