Chubby Hubby Bars
Take a journey, with Chubby Hubby Bars, where the timeless combination of chocolate, peanut butter and pretzels come together in perfect harmony. Each bar is a work of art featuring a brown, crispy outer layer that reveals a soft and chewy center. The luscious peanut butter blended with bursts of melted chocolate chips and the satisfying crunch of pretzels creates an experience that seamlessly blends sweet indulgence with savory gratification. These bars are more than a treat; they're a celebration of contrasts expertly crafted to offer a mouthwatering escape with every bite. Dessert enthusiasts looking for a twist, on the traditional, will find them to be a perfect choice.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ c unsalted butter 1 ½ sticks, room temperature
- 1 c packed light brown sugar
- ½ c granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ c chunky peanut butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ c chocolate chips divided use
- 1 ½ c chopped pretzels divided use
- ½ c peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F. Make sure to spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Take a bag put the pretzels inside and give them a chop using a rolling pin.
- In a bowl combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Using a mixer beat ¾ cups of butter, 1 cup of light brown sugar and ½ cup of white sugar until they become fluffy in texture.
- Incorporate into the mixture 2 eggs, ⅓ cup of chunky peanut butter and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the mixed flour ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until they are just combined.
- Gently stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of chopped pretzels until they are thoroughly mixed in.
- Transfer the batter evenly into the baking pan by spreading it out evenly.
- In a bowl combine together half a cup of chopped pretzels, one cup of chocolate chips and half a cup of peanut butter chips. Sprinkle this mixture over the batter evenly.
- Place the baking pan in your oven. Bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Allow the bars to cool down completely before proceeding to cut them into square-shaped pieces.
Notes
You can easily transform our Chubby Hubby Bars into a free treat that is just as delightful! Here's a unique twist, on the recipe to ensure that everyone can enjoy this dessert:
Swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. There are high-quality blends that mimic the texture and binding properties of wheat flour so your bars will maintain their beloved texture.
Instead of pretzels go for gluten-free pretzels. You can find them easily in health food stores. They provide the same salty crunch without any gluten.
When using chocolate and peanut butter chips make sure to check the labels for hidden gluten or cross-contamination warnings. This is especially important if you're catering to people, with needs.
While vanilla extract and baking soda are generally gluten-free it's always practice to check. Some brands might have additives that contain gluten.