Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Spread the dough into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter and chocolate chips. Spread over the cooled bars.
5. Cut into bars and serve.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe is a twist on the classic peanut butter and chocolate combination.
• These bars are great for parties and potlucks.
• Adding a pinch of salt to the bars helps to bring out the sweetness of the chocolate.