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    Home ยป Desserts ยป Cookies, Bars & Brownies ยป Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

    Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

    Aug 14, 2018 ยท by Valentina ยท 25 Comments

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    These Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars are so easy to make and incredibly delicious to eat! Four ingredients and about thirty minutes is all you need!Stack of three Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars with parchment paper between them.

    This recipe was derived from a recipe I hold close to my heart.

    Growing up, my mom used to make a four-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe that came from my friend Aimรฉe. She gave it to my mom and me when we were very young kids. These are the same, only in bar form.

    When to Make Them

    For friends, for family, for a potluck, for someone who needed cheering up, for someone who was celebrating something, and the list goes on.

    There's always a reason to be whipping up the delicious recipe.

    Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bar batter spread evenly into a squre pan.

    Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars are SO Easy to Make

    Like the cookies, these super decadent and delicious Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars are easy to make. In fact, even easier because it's one big bar that's just cut into squares when it's done.

    Simply by using a baking dish instead of a cookie sheet, I've turned the incredible peanut butter cookie recipe into a crazy, yummy bar recipe.

    Peanut butter is packed with protein, you know. It's good to keep that healthy thought in mind if you become addicted to these. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Melted chocolate chips being spread evenly on chocolate chip Peanut Butter Bars.

    What's in these super tasty dessert bars?

    Chocolate chips, peanut butter, egg whites and sugar. That's it!

    I love that these don't contain any flour . . . because they have become my gluten-free son's favorite dessert! I'm not sure that anyone would ever not love these Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars.

    I hope I've inspired a baking project for you!

    Enjoy every last bite of these delectable Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars!

    stack of 3 square chocolate chip peabut butter bars

    More Chocolate Peanut Butter Recipes:

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    • Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Guten-Free Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Seven Layer Bars! Pretzel Seven Layer Bars
    • Reese's Peanut Butter Cup-Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
    • Peanut Butter Sโ€™mores Meringue Pie Recipe
    stack of 3 chocolate chip peanut butter bars

    Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

    Valentina K. Wein
    These Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars are so easy to make and incredibly delicious to eat! Four ingredients and about thirty minutes is all you need!
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Cooling Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 268 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 large egg whites
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 cups creamy, salted peanut butter
    • 2ยฝ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

    Instructions
     

    • Set the oven and prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐ F. Line the bottom and sides of a square (8 X 8-inch) baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Make the batter. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use a large fork to combine the egg whites with the sugar. Then blend in the peanut butter and 2 cups of the chocolate chips. Use a small, flat-bottomed spatula to smooth out the top.
    • Bake. Place in the preheated 350ยฐ F oven and bake just until the batter looks dry in the center and it's solid, about 25 minutes.
    • Add more chocolate. Remove the baking dish from the oven and evenly sprinkle the remaining ยฝ cup of chocolate chips on the top. Return the dish to the oven for 2 minutes, then evenly spread the melted chocolate chips over the surface.
    • Cool. Place the baking dish on a cooling rack and let it cool for at least 2 hours. Then cut into approximately 24 evenly sized bars.

    Notes

    Calorie count is only an estimate.
    Keywords dessert for party, gluten-free cookies
    Have you tried this recipe?I'd love to see it on Instagram! Tag me at @cookingontheweekends or leave a comment & rating below.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. CCSuffolk

      July 21, 2011 at 8:50 pm

      Will be giving these a bash tomorrow as seeing some great friends.Looks as though they would travel well too:)

      Reply
    2. Paula

      July 21, 2011 at 9:01 pm

      Seriously enticing! Can't wait to have a dozen or two (dozen!)

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 21, 2011 at 10:10 pm

        Thank you! I encourage 2 dozen! ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    3. Sippitysup

      July 22, 2011 at 1:59 pm

      "hey you got chocolate in my peanutbtter!" GREG

      Reply
    4. mike C

      July 25, 2011 at 8:20 pm

      What kind of peanut butter is that?

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 25, 2011 at 9:33 pm

        It's crunchy, salted peanut butter. I use Trader Joe's brand, but you can use your favorite! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Kelsey

      July 26, 2011 at 6:15 pm

      I love these cookies! Great recipe

      Reply
    6. John / Kitchen Riffs

      August 15, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Chocolate? Peanut butter? Say no more! Love that combo. These look great -- thanks.

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 15, 2018 at 1:14 pm

        Me too. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Sarah Moran

      August 15, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      I'll be making this for our block party this weekend, thanks!

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 15, 2018 at 11:04 pm

        Yay! Hope everyone loves them. Thanks, Sarah. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. David @ Spiced

      August 16, 2018 at 4:36 am

      Holy cow, these bars sound amazing! But I have to laugh at the fact that this recipe was adapted from Sesame Street...too funny! I'll gladly take a plate of these bars while I sit down to watch some Sesame Street reruns. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 16, 2018 at 11:31 pm

        Love that! Perfect snack and a perfect show. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Enjoy and thanks!

        Reply
    9. David

      August 16, 2018 at 6:08 am

      Love - LOVE - chocolate and peanut butter. Why wouldnโ€™t you make these on a weekly basis? Glad to know what PB you use!

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 16, 2018 at 11:30 pm

        Thanks, David. If I didn't fear I'd eat them all, I probably would make them every week. ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    10. Christina | Christina's Cucina

      August 16, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Oh my, I simply must make these for my friend who is gluten intolerant! I'm going to use dark chocolate and maybe keep a couple for myself! haha! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 16, 2018 at 11:29 pm

        It's always a MUST to keep a few for you. And hide them from the rest of the family. ๐Ÿ˜‰ FYI, they're also delicious frozen.

        Reply
    11. sippitysup

      August 17, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      My mom too used to make those cookies. I'll try this bar version for Ken's mom now. GREG

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 18, 2018 at 11:47 pm

        Nothing like a good cookie recipe from a good mom. ๐Ÿ™‚ xoxo

        Reply
    12. Healthy Kitchen 101

      August 22, 2018 at 12:42 am

      This is so sweet! Sometimes I loose myself to make a fully chocolate batch, only for me ๐Ÿ˜‚Chocolate and peanut butter always rock my sweet tooth โค
      - Natalie Ellis

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 23, 2018 at 1:15 pm

        Me too! Best combination ever! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    13. Helene Goldnadel

      September 22, 2018 at 12:59 am

      Yummy.. Don't you think that chocolate and peanut butter are great companions.

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 22, 2018 at 1:47 pm

        Yes, yes I do! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    14. Katrina

      January 04, 2019 at 9:21 pm

      I made these tonight and cut the sugar in half as I only had cheap Skippy peanut butter in the house. Still a very rich dessert. And not one you can rush out of the pan as they are very delicate. Overall a tasty treat and very easy to make. Loved that they didnโ€™t have a stick or more of butter like some other recipes.

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 04, 2019 at 9:44 pm

        Thanks so much, Katrina! My mom always used Skippy so that makes me smile, and I usually have it in the house too. ๐Ÿ˜€ Thanks so much for visiting my site and trying the recipe. Happy New Year! ๐Ÿ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply

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