Peanut Butter Easter Egg Bars (Print Version)

Chewy bars packed with peanut butter and chocolate eggs, ideal for springtime celebrations and gatherings.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
02 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-Ins & Topping

11 - 1 cup Easter egg chocolate candies, plus extra for topping
12 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until mixture is smooth and cohesive.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking thoroughly until fully blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently incorporate Easter egg candies and chocolate chips (if using) into the dough.
07 - Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan, then press additional Easter egg candies onto the surface for decoration.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are golden and center is set yet still tender.
09 - Let bars cool completely in the pan. Use parchment paper to lift them out, slice into servings, and present.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These bars are soft, chewy, and dotted with chocolate eggs, making every slice feel festive and fun.
  • They require only one bowl for most of the mixing, and come out of the pan with zero fuss—ideal for stress-free baking.
02 -
  • Once, I pulled the bars out too soon and they were way too gooey; patience with cooling is absolutely worth it.
  • The extra candies pressed on top never fail to make the bars look dazzling—don’t skip this step.
03 -
  • Always let the bars cool fully before slicing—this prevents messy, squishy pieces.
  • If you want a gooey center, err on the shorter end of the bake time, but keep a close watch.
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