Peanut Butter Bars

These yummy little numbers are super simple to whip up.  Making them bars, instead of cookies, is easier, faster, and less messy.  Rather than using peanut butter, I go with peanut butter chips.  The chips give you little bursts of creamy, peanut-buttery goodness with every bite.  I also use whole wheat flour which is a bit healthier and enhances the nutty flavor and texture.

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks butter, melted
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/8 cup honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 10-ounce bag peanut butter chips
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spritz a 9x13 baking pan with buttery spray.
• Pour melted butter into a large mixing bowl.
• Add the sugar, vanilla and honey and stir until thoroughly blended.
• Add the baking soda, baking powder and salt and mix well.
• Pour in the bag of peanut butter chips and mix well.
• Pour in the beaten eggs and stir.
• Add the flour and mix until thoroughly blended.
• Pour dough into prepared baking pan and spread to cover pan.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until the edges are turning golden brown.
• Cool completely and slice into bars.