Peanut butter chips perk up these chocolate cookie bars.
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (12-ounce) package peanut butter chips
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking cocoa, baking soda and salt. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in peanut butter chips.
Spread the batter into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and bake 20 minutes or until the center is set. Cool before cutting.
Makes 16 bars.