Peanut Butter Easter Egg Bars (Print View)

Chewy peanut butter bars dotted with colorful Easter egg chocolates—perfect for festive springtime gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 and 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, allowing excess for easy unmolding.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and whisk 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 ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stirring only until incorporated.
06 - Gently stir in Easter egg chocolate candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips if desired.
07 - Evenly spread the dough into the prepared pan. Press extra chocolate candies onto the surface for decoration.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center remains set but soft.
09 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Lift out using the parchment paper and slice into 16 bars for serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These bars make spring gatherings effortless, and you’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
  • The chewy peanut butter base, paired with colorful candies, brings out both nostalgia and new favorites each time.
02 -
  • If you rush cooling, the bars crumble instead of slicing neatly—a mistake I made in my hurry to taste them the first time.
  • Mixing the dough until just combined ensures they stay chewy and dense, not cakey.
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs and butter make mixing easier and result in a plush texture.
  • A quick drizzle of melted peanut butter amps up flavor and looks beautiful on cooled bars.
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