Vanilla Peanut Butter Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious treat combining peanut butter, vanilla, chocolate chips and cocoa powder. Ready in just 55 minutes total, with 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of baking, these bars are perfect for anyone craving a satisfying sweet snack. The recipe yields bars with a rich, indulgent flavour that suits both casual occasions and special gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 120 gpeanut butter
- 4large eggs
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 gsalt
- 200 gchocolate chips
- 20 gunsalted butter for greasing
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 18x20cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a baking mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and peanut butter until smooth.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 3
Gradually add the sugar and mix until well combined.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or electric mixer for best results.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Pour the filling into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the edges are evenly coated.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 5cm from the edge comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the bars after 20 minutes as they can go from undercooked to overcooked quickly.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them.
- 10
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the chocolate from the bottom of the bowl.
- 11
Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled bars and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is evenly distributed and the bars are fully coated.
- 12
Refrigerate the bars for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
Tip: Cut into bars and serve chilled.
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