Peanut Butter Easter Egg Bars (Printable)

Soft, chewy bars with peanut butter and chocolate eggs—an easy and festive springtime treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and blended.
03 - Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, blend together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in Easter egg candies and chocolate chips if using.
07 - Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Decorate surface with additional Easter egg candies.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until edges turn golden and center is set yet soft.
09 - Cool completely in the pan. Lift out using parchment overhang, slice into bars, and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Soft and chewy texture with rich peanut butter flavor
  • Festive Easter egg candies add color and crunch
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients and minimal tools
  • Perfect for springtime dessert tables and celebrations
  • Vegetarian-friendly and satisfying snack or treat
02 -
  • Line your pan with parchment paper extending beyond the edges for easy removal after baking.
  • Do not overmix once dry ingredients are added to keep the bars tender and chewy.
  • Press extra candies on top before baking for a decorative finish that pops.
  • Check bar doneness starting at 22 minutes; the center should be soft but set to avoid dryness.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness up to 4 days.
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