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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

Plate of almond butter chocolate chip cookie bars cut into squares.
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These Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are easier to make than cookies and have that classic chocolate chip cookie flavor we all love but with a nutty twist thanks to the added nut butter. I love that the recipe uses melted butter (no softening butter needed) and mixes up in one bowl without a mixer.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, light or dark
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prep - Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper (this makes it easy to lift the bars out for cutting).
  2. Melt Butter - In a large, microwave safe bowl, melt the butter and almond butter. Melting in 30 second intervals and stirring until melted.
  3. Mix Dough - Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the melted butters. Stir to combine using a rubber spatula. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips - Stir the chocolate chips (I like to reserve a few to sprinkle on top).
  5. Add to Pan - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake - Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and just set in the center (a toothpick should come out clean). This should take about 25 minutes, but can be from 20-30 minutes.
  7. Cool and Enjoy - Allow to fully cool, then lift out of the dish and cut into bars.

Notes

Leftover bars can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Double in a 9x13 inch pan - If you want to make a bigger batch, this recipe can be doubled and baked in a  9x13 inch pan. It will take a few minutes longer to bake, but otherwise the steps are the same.

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