Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
These delicious and easy peanut butter chocolate chip bars are made in a 13×9 pan using a cake mix, creamy peanut butter, cream cheese, and topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 15 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Mix Crust
Bars Filling
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened to room temperature (full fat or 1/3 fat)
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup milk (I use 2%)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray a 13×9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Using an electric hand mixer, beat cake mix, 2/3 cup of creamy peanut butter, and large egg in a large mixing bowl on low-medium speed, until combined and crumbly.
- Use your hands or a fork to press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the greased baking pan until evenly spread.
- In the same large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1/3 cup of peanut butter with an electric hand mixer until combined. Next add in sugar and milk and mix together until smooth.
- Carefully pour cream cheese and peanut butter mixture over crust. Spread evenly with a spatula and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set.
- Let bars cool completely on a wire cooling rack before cutting with a plastic knife.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Once bars have cooled completely, cut and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If desired, reheat the bars in the microwave for 15-30 seconds before eating, or enjoy cold.
Bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag or container.