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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oatmeal peanut butter bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 209kcal
As much as I love fancy desserts, there is just something so comforting about a thick, delicious cookie bar. These bars are rich and flavorful and are always a hit with my friends and family. Enjoy!
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter 1½ sticks , melted
  • cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 8 oz mini peanut butter cups 1 package, chopped (about 1½ cups)
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9"x13" baking pan by lining with parchment paper (on the bottom and up at least two sides, leave a little overhang for pulling out the bars once they're baked).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir and set aside.
  • Blend together the melted butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and continue to beat until well combined.
  • While blending, slowly add the bowl of dry ingredients.
  • Add chopped mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips and blend just until combined.
  • Scoop batter into the prepared pan, and use an offset spatula to smooth out.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until light golden brown and the center is set.
  • Allow to cool before cutting or removing from pan.

Notes

Keep bars stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg