Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup rolled oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in rolled oats and chocolate chips or chopped peanuts if using.
- Spread batter evenly into a greased baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty contrast.
- Substitute half the peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for flavor variation.
- Add mini butterscotch chips for a sweet twist.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make gluten-free bars.
- Avoid overbaking to keep bars chewy.
- Freeze wrapped bars for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
