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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a simple, quick-to-make, soft and indulgent dessert bar. Perfect for any occasion, these bars offer a dreamy balance of flavors with a chewy texture that’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Basic Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure easy removal of the bars later.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, melt the butter and peanut butter together until smooth. Stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is silky and well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add it to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed without melting too much at this stage.
  5. Bake the Bars: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  6. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and slicing into squares for the perfect, dreamy dessert bites.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything blend smoothly and the bars bake evenly.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough bars; aim for soft and chewy texture.
  • Keep an eye on oven baking time as it may vary to prevent drying out.
  • Chill bars completely before slicing for cleaner, neater cuts.
  • Try natural peanut butter for a less sweet and more authentic nutty flavor.

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