Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

Save time in the kitchen this holiday season by baking cookie dough in a large baking dish instead of making batches of cookies. These PB&C bars will be a welcome treat for your holiday guests.
Save time in the kitchen this holiday season by baking cookie dough in a large baking dish instead of making batches of cookies. These PB&C bars will be a welcome treat for your holiday guests.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Yields 30

Ingredients:

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• 2 tablespoons ground flax

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• 6 tablespoons water

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• 1 cup vegan butter

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• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

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• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

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• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

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• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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• 1 teaspoon baking soda

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• 1 teaspoon baking powder

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• 1 teaspoon salt

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• 2-1/4 cups all purpose flour

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• 3 cups vegan chocolate chips, divided

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• 1 cup peanuts

Directions:

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.

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2. In a small bowl, stir together flax and water. Set aside.

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3. In the bowl of a standup mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter, peanut butter, and sugars. Beat until creamy and smooth.

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4. Add flax mixture and beat until incorporated. Add vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat until incorporated.

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5. Add flour and beat on low until flour is moistened. Increase speed and beat until just combined.

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6. Add 2 cups chocolate chips and the peanuts and stir to combine.

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7. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.

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8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and baked through.

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9. Let cool on a wire rack then cut into bars.

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