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Delicious peanut butter bars for a sweet treat.

Delicious Peanut Butter Bars That Everyone Will Love

These delicious peanut butter bars are thick, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, making them a perfect treat for everyone.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoons baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth, then add eggs and vanilla, beating until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes until the center is set, avoiding overbaking.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Notes

Store the bars tightly covered at room temperature for 1-2 days, or freeze for several weeks for longer storage.
Keyword chewy bars, easy dessert, peanut butter bars, rich peanut butter flavor