Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Bars

• flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• packed brown sugar3⁄4 cup
• creamy peanut butter or 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter↗3⁄4 cup
• butter↗1⁄2 cup

  softened

• granulated sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• large egg↗1
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• semisweet chocolate chunks↗1 package

  (11 1/2 ounce)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine flour and baking soda.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture.

4. 4

   Stir in chocolate chunks.

5. 5

   Press into ungreased 13 x 9" baking pan.

6. 6

   Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.