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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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Deliciously chewy and rich Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars featuring a buttery oat crust, creamy peanut butter fudge layer, and topped with gooey chocolate chips and oat crumbles. Perfect as a snack or dessert that combines classic flavors into one irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Oat Crust and Topping

  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats

Peanut Butter Fudge Layer

  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Toppings

  • 1 12-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan and Preheat Oven: Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and quick-cooking oats, mixing thoroughly until you achieve a consistent oat mixture.
  3. Reserve Oat Mixture: Set aside 1 heaping cup of the oat mixture in a separate bowl; this will be used later as a topping.
  4. Form and Bake Crust: Press the remaining oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust. Bake this crust at 350°F for 10 minutes to partially cook it.
  5. Prepare Peanut Butter Fudge Layer: In a separate bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  6. Add Fudge Layer and Toppings: Pour the peanut butter fudge mixture evenly over the warm oat crust. Then, crumble half of the reserved oat mixture evenly over this layer. Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips on top, and finish by adding the remaining oat mixture as the final crumble topping.
  7. Bake the Bars: Return the assembled bars to the oven and continue baking for 25 minutes, or until the oat crumble topping just begins to turn golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out by the aluminum foil, cut into bars, and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For denser bars, press the oat crust firmly before baking.
  • You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter but expect a slightly different texture.
  • Ensure the bars cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.
  • Store bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
  • Use quick-cooking oats to ensure a soft, chewy texture; old-fashioned oats may alter the texture.

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