Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Name: Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup peanut butter; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups quick-cooking oats; TOPPING:; 1 cup milk chocolate chips; 1/2 cup butterscotch chips; 1/3 cup peanut butter

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 4 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

With their yummy chocolate and butterscotch topping, these chewy bars are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Since the recipe makes a big batch, the treats are perfect for potlucks and bakes sales.

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups quick-cooking oats
TOPPING:
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/3 cup peanut butter

Directions

In a bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla; gradually add the oats. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, melt chips and peanut butter in a microwave or saucepan. Stir until blended; spread over warm bars. Cool completely; refrigerate for 2-3 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 120 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

With their yummy chocolate and butterscotch topping, these chewy bars are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Since the recipe makes a big batch, the treats are perfect for potlucks and bakes sales.

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