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Peanut Butter Bars

Soft and chewy peanut butter bars topped with a smooth milk chocolate layer and finished with a sweet peanut butter drizzle. An easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or everyday treats.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate peanut butter bars, easy dessert bars, homemade peanut butter bars,, Peanut Butter Bars, peanut butter chocolate dessert,
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
cooling time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 24 2-inch Bars
Calories 180kcal
Author Adapted From The "Taste Of Oregon" Cookbook

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Bars

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup rolled oats

Topping

  • 10 ounces milk chocolate chips Ghirardelli recommended

Drizzle

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 3 –4 tablespoons milk

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or mixed nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats. Mix until fully combined.
  • Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot bars.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, peanut butter, and milk, adding milk as needed for a thin drizzle consistency.
  • Drizzle over the chocolate layer and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Allow to cool, then cut into bars for serving.

Notes

  • For easier slicing, allow bars to cool completely before cutting.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
  • These bars freeze well for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg