Chocolate in My Peanut Butter Bars

By srumbel

They are so easy to make up in a few minutes and can be cut and packed for a special treat in their lunch. Plus a little chocolate adds a touch of love.
from tumbleweedcontessa.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (I used dark brown)
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 9x13” pan with cooking spray, set aside.

In the bowl of the stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugars. Mix until butter is completely incorporated.

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add peanut butter and vanilla, mix until smooth and creamy.

Add flour to combine.

Add 1 cup chocolate chips and mix briefly until combined.

Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Spread evenly in the pan.

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup chocolate chips evenly over top and lightly press into the cookie batter.

Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350°, or until edges are turning brown.

Remove from oven and let cool completely on a rack. Cut into bars, and store in air tight container ready to pack up for lunch.