Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

Ingredients

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Egg (1)
• Brown sugar (1 cup)
• Creamy peanut butter (1 cup)
• Unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
7. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown color.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
10. Serve these scrumptious bars at room temperature and enjoy the perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.