Chocolate Chip Graham Bars

Name: Chocolate Chip Graham Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups Golden Grahams, crushed; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats, divided; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup salted peanuts, divided; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided

These moist chewy bars are a satisfying snack any time of day. Packed with oats, chocolate chips, crunchy peanuts and graham cereal, they have something for everyone. -Sandi Michalski, Macy, Indiana

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups Golden Grahams, crushed
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup salted peanuts, divided
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cereal, 3/4 cup oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat well. Stir in 3/4 cup peanuts and 2/3 cup chocolate chips.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Coarsely chop remaining peanuts; sprinkle over the top with remaining oats and chips.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 224 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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2124arizona

May 9, 2017

Love the cereal in these bars! They are a big hit!
buttermilk maid

Dec 26, 2016

Good graham bar. Easy. Nice addition to my cookie recipe collection.
Janadele

Nov 30, 2015

Easy good dessert bars.
KitchenQueen60

Feb 4, 2014

Just made these and they are moist, chewy, and delicious!
StellaD

Dec 14, 2008

These are the best cookie bars but I had misplaced my recipe. I am so relieved it's here!