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Fudgy Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Bars

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This dessert is so good. It may sound a little complicated but it really comes together very easily. Our kids love this for dessert and my husband likes to take it as a snack because it holds together really well. I think my favorite part is that they are so flavorful you can cut the bars into smaller pieces and still be satisfied.

Try it with a glass of milk or cup of coffee. Indulgent and delicious!

 

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Fudgy Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Bars

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

For filling:

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

For base & topping:

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 34 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

For filling:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over low heat. Stir occasionally until everything is melted and combined. Remove from heat.

For base & topping:

  •  In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugars and butters until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
  • Stir in flour, 1 1/2 c. oats, baking soda and salt. Work in remaining 1 c. oats with hands or a spoon.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 c. oats mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into a greased 13×9 dish. Pour fudgy filling on top. Crumble reserved oat mixture and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until top is lightly browned. Cool and then refrigerate to firm completely.

 


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