Glazed Peanut Butter Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 4 dozen.
Memories of lunchtime at school and my Aunt Shelly's kitchen come to mind when I bite into these sweet, chewy bars. My husband is the biggest fan of these peanut butter and chocolate treats. —Janis Luedtke, Westminster, Colorado
Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons water
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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GLAZE:
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1-1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
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1/2 cup butterscotch chips
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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2.
Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
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3.
For glaze, in a microwave, melt chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Pour over warm bars; spread evenly. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
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