Dreamy Chocolate Peanut Bars

Peanut butter was first introduced in the United States at the Universal Exposition in St. Louis in 1904, and it quickly became a popular ingredient in various recipes, including desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Dreamy Chocolate Peanut Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Dessert Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.75 cup Peanut Butter
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 0.5 cup Chopped Peanuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peanuts.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
11. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 15g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.