Peanut Butter Easter Egg Bars (Printable)

Soft bars packed with peanut butter and Easter egg candies, ideal for festive spring snacking or sharing.

# What You 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 & Topping

11 - 1 cup Easter egg chocolate candies, plus extra for topping
12 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, peanut butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and cohesive.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and whisk until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stirring until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in Easter egg chocolate candies and chocolate chips, if using.
07 - Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Press additional Easter egg candies on top for decoration.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set but still soft.
09 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Lift out using the parchment overhang, then slice into bars and serve.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • They're ridiculously easy, yet everyone thinks you went all out with the festive topping.
  • Bold peanut butter flavor paired with crunchy chocolate shells never fails to win over a crowd.
02 -
  • Impatience has taught me that cutting too soon results in a crumbly, hot mess—so let them cool completely first.
  • It's worth saving a few extra candies for decorating the top at the last minute so they keep their color and crunch.
03 -
  • Whisk sugars and butter until you can't see any streaks for the smoothest crumb.
  • Just barely fold the dry ingredients in to keep the bars tender, not tough.
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