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Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

These no-fuss baked bars are chewy, peanutty, and loaded with chocolate chips. Made with honest ingredients like peanut butter, honey, oats, and vanilla, they come together easily and develop a golden, inviting crust. Their dense, sticky texture makes them perfect for a quick snack or a cozy treat enjoyed with tea.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy preferred
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line your baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and melted butter. Use a spatula to stir until the mixture is smooth, fragrant, and slightly glossy.
  3. Add the rolled oats, salt, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Fold everything together until well incorporated and the oats are evenly coated.
  4. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the thick dough.
  5. Using a spatula, press the dough firmly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top for an even surface. The mixture should be compact and slightly sticky.
  6. Bake the bars in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges turn a golden brown and you smell toasted oats and melting chocolate.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, allowing the bars to set up slightly.
  8. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and transfer them to a cutting board.
  9. Slice into 12 even bars with a sharp knife, pressing gently to maintain their chewy, dense texture.
  10. Serve the bars immediately, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

For extra variety, fold in chopped nuts or coconut flakes before pressing into the pan. Letting the bars rest for a couple of hours enhances their chewiness and flavor.