Peanut Butter Oat Bars Recipe

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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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Peanut Butter Oat Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 48 Servings
15 15 30

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. Yield: 4 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe does not use flour.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 120 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 49 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Oat Bars in Taste of Home December/January 2001, p33

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Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2009 by cherrylady

We loved these bars! The only deviation I made was not cooling them for 2-3 hours -- we were eating them by then! My 13 year old wanted them for her birthday instead of a cake!

 
 
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