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Bars are a great alternative to cookies. Just spread the dough into a pan, bake and voilà! A fun and welcome treat to pack into a sack lunch.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Bars

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup creamy OR chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup butter OR margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (11.5-ounce) package OR 2 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks

1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
2. COMBINE flour and baking soda in a small bowl. Beat brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chunks. Press into ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan, distributing chunks evenly.
3. BAKE for 18 to 22 minutes, or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Makes 12 bars.

Recipe is the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.