Description
Indulge in the dreamy combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with these Peanut Butter Dream Bars. These decadent bars are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts, if using. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle melted chocolate or a peanut butter glaze over the cooled bars.
- You can also use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
