Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Once cooled, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
These bars can be customized with toppings like melted chocolate, chopped nuts, or sea salt. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.