Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Boy oh boy, I wish I had one of these right now, but I ate them all lickity split they were so good. Shame on me for not making these more often too. I got this recipe from my SIL, Ellen over ten years ago and I have only made them three times. Why? I have no idea because I love the chewiness of the oatmeal, of course the chocolate, and the subtle peanut butter undertones. This is a delicious bar and very perfect for this time of year for Christmas Homemade gift giving. Give this to your oatmeal, peanut butter lovin' friends.
By Robin
Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 C. packed brown sugar
- 2/3 C. butter, softened
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 4 cups quick oats
- 2 cups chocolate chips, divided
- 2/3 C. peanut butter
- 1/2 C. chopped peanuts
Directions:
Beat brown sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla, stir in oats and press mixture into greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Bake in 350° oven for 15 minutes; cool slightly. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips and peanut butter gently in the microwave until smooth. Spread over oatmeal base. Sprinkle with peanuts and the remaining chocolate chips, pressing down slightly. Chill one hour in refrigerator until set. Set on counter top until room temperature again then cut. It will be impossible to cut if cold. Makes 24 bars.
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