Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 large egg
• 12 ounces chocolate chips or chunks (semi sweet)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat the oven to 350F/190C. Line an approximate 15×10 inch / 38×25 cm baking sheet or jelly roll pan

2. 2

   In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.

3. 3

   In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl cream the butter and sugar for 2 minutes, add the peanut butter, vanilla and egg and combine. Add the dry ingredients ½ cup at a time, mixing on low, with a spatula or your hands, when almost combined add the chocolate chips and combine. Don't over mix.

4. 4

   Spread the dough on the prepared pan, (I found it easiest to place the dough in the pan and then lay a sheet of parchment paper on top and press down, then remove the paper). Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned, don't over bake. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Enjoy!