Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chunk Bars
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/36322e1f-310b-43ea-8f26-011b23f96a33
Original source: https://handletheheat.com/peanut-butter-toffee-chocolate-chunk-bars/
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Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chunk Bars take all the flavors of a Butterfinger Bar and turn them into an ultra-chewy cookie bar! Studded with chocolate chunks, crunchy toffee bits, and  peanut butter goodness with no mixer needed.
Yield: 9
Prep time: PT20M
Cook time: PT26M
Total time: PT226M

Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (135 grams) creamy peanut butter*
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon milk, (any kind)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (127 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup (128 grams) toffee bits, (divided)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks, (divided)
- Flaky sea salt for topping, (optional)

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a metal 8 by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, melt the butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add the sugar to the hot mixture, stirring to combine. Let cool to just warm (about 80°F) before whisking in the egg, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt with a rubber spatula. Stir in three-quarters each of the toffee bits and chocolate chunks.
3. Press dough evenly into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with the remaining toffee bits and chocolate chunks.
4. Bake for about 26 minutes, or until the top and edges are golden brown. Remove from oven onto a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let pan set for three hours (yes, three hours!) for best flavor and texture before cutting into squares and serving.
5. The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.