Peanut Butter Bars

Rich with peanut butter, these easy bar cookies have a thin layer of melted chocolate chips on top for the perfect finish.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Bars, Peanut Butter Bars

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings bars

Calories 288kcal

Author Jennifer Osterholt

Lightly coat an 10 x 15" pan with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350℉.
In a medium sized mixing bowl cream shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
3/4 cup butter flavored shortening, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar
Beat in eggs, peanut butter and vanilla.
2 eggs, 1 1/4 cups peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a separate bowl sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
Slowly add dry ingredients to peanut butter mixture and mix well.
Spread into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 to 10 minutes and then sprinkled chocolate chips over the top. Use a butter knife or spatula to smooth into an even layer. Cut into bars while still warm and enjoy!
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips