These should be called Chubby "Wifey" Bars instead! The combination of salt and sweet is just what the doctor ordered for this stay-at-home mom. On Facebook recently I asked the question of whether or not I should post a recipe that didn't go well when I tried it, even though I know that it is a good recipe when done right. This is that recipe I was referring to. And they didn't taste bad because I didn't put them together right. It was the baking time. (I'll explain that later.) And really, it was just the edges that tasted bad. I still ended up having to throw most of it out, but what we were able to eat was still pretty good. I still think this is a good recipe and worth sharing! It's a cookie bar with all sorts of yummy things thrown in. I have a feeling that these won't stay on a plate for very long once ready!Chubby Hubby Bars
Just a Pinch
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Ingredients
- 2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. unsalted butter or margarine, at room temperature
- 1 c. light brown sugar
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla
- 1/4 c. peanut butter (optional)
- 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 c. pretzels, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 c. peanut butter chips (for the top)
- 1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (for the top)
- 1/4 c. pretzels, coarsely chopped (for the top)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Foil a 9x13 pan and spray it with cooking spray.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
In your KitchenAid or with a hand mixer, beat butter and both sugars and medium speed until fluffy.
Add the eggs and vanilla.
Slowly mix in the dry ingredients on low speed and mix just until incorporated. If you're using peanut butter, stir it in here.
Stir in the pretzels and chocolate chips. I threw in some peanut butter chips as well! Mmmm!
After you've tasted it enough to make sure it tastes ok (it's amazing, you'll want to taste it a lot), spread the batter into the pan nice and evenly. Sprinkle the 1/4 c. peanut butter chips, 1/4 c. chocolate chips, and 1/4 c. chopped pretzels on top.** Ok, time to bake it. This is where I went wrong: **
The recipe says to bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown.
I checked on them at 27 minutes and they were overdone. WAY overdone but not yet burned.
I recommend putting them in for 25 minutes and putting a toothpick in them to make sure they're done. They start to turn golden brown before they're done baking so you'll want to check with the toothpick.
I hope that makes sense!!
