Peanutty Candy Bars Recipe

Peanutty Candy Bars Recipe
Photo by: Taste of Home
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100% would make again

These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!—Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin

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  • 24 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 4 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup peanut butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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  • 1 cup chopped salted peanuts

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, corn syrup and vanilla. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until mixture is bubbly around the edges.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butterscotch and chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in peanuts and remaining peanut butter; spread over the oat mixture. Cool for 10 minutes; chill until set. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 bar equals 362 calories, 21 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Peanutty Candy Bars published in Taste of Home June/July 2009, p74

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Peanutty Candy Bars Recipe

Peanutty Candy Bars

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Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2009 by pixx

Took these to an event just last night. What a hit!!!

Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2009 by Kichler073

LOVED the recipe,but was a little sweet for some people. I will cut down on the brown sugar next time.

Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by hominyridge

This is the best dessert. I couldn't stay out of them. It makes alot, so I took them to work and they were gone in no time. I will be making this again! Laura Purser

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2009 by tinaelsey

These taste like a mix between no-bake cookies and scotch-a-roos. My woman's group loved them!

Reviewed on May. 26, 2009 by home11

These are like candy bars,use less sugar.Makes alot.Lois,N.S.

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