Description
Homemade peanut butter oatmeal bars blend classic comfort with nutty richness. Sweet and hearty ingredients create a delightful dessert bar you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 13×9 inch pan to ensure easy release of the bars.
- Create Creamy Base: Whip softened butter, sugars, and peanut butter with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender texture.
- Bind and Blend: Integrate eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, whisking until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in oats, flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until the ingredients are combined to preserve the delicate structure.
- Pan and Bake: Evenly distribute the dough into the prepared pan, pressing carefully to create a uniform layer, then bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center sets.
- Cool and Set: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to rest in the pan, letting them cool and firm up naturally.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until the mixture becomes silky and glossy.
- Finish and Serve: Spread the chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled bars, letting it set at room temperature before slicing into delectable squares ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Prepare Workspace Strategically: Coat pan thoroughly with grease to prevent sticking and ensure easy bar removal.
- Mix Ingredients Carefully: Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy for optimal texture and even distribution of sweetness.
- Avoid Overmixing Technique: Gently fold dry ingredients just until combined to maintain a tender, soft bar consistency.
- Chocolate Topping Pro Tip: Melt chocolate and peanut butter slowly in short microwave intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning and achieve smooth, glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg