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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chewy Bars

These simple snack bars combine the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with bursts of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Made with oats, honey, and butter, they bake up with crunchy edges and a chewy center, offering a nostalgic and satisfying treat. Perfect for pantry-staple snacking, they come together quickly and are easy to customize.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter chunky or smooth based on preference
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and melted butter. Use a spatula to stir until the mixture is smooth and fragrant, with a slightly sticky texture.
  3. Add the oats to the bowl and fold them into the wet mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated and start to absorb the flavors. The mixture should become thick and slightly sticky.
  4. Pour in the chocolate chips and sprinkle with salt. Gently fold everything together until the chips are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and use the back of a spatula to press it down firmly and evenly, creating a compact layer with no gaps.
  6. Bake the bars in the oven for about 15 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown and the center looks set but chewy. You’ll hear a gentle bubbling from the melted chocolate.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the bars firm up and makes them easier to cut.
  8. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 squares or rectangles. Enjoy the chewy, crunchy bites with melty chocolate and nutty peanut butter.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat briefly for a softer texture.