Description
Creamy peanut butter meets hearty oats in these irresistible bars, crafted with simple ingredients and pure comfort. Chocolate drizzle adds a luxurious finish that will make these bars disappear quickly from kitchen counters.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 12 ounces (340 grams) milk chocolate chips
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and coating a 13×9 inch pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Craft the foundational dough by blending softened butter, sugars, and peanut butter using an electric mixer until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform base.
- Carefully fold in dry ingredients including oats, flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the prepared dough into the greased pan, using gentle pressure to create an even, smooth layer that reaches all corners.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a set center as indicators of doneness.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to rest, letting the bars cool and slightly firm up in the warm pan.
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cooled bars, using a spatula to spread it into an uniform, tempting layer.
- Let the chocolate topping set completely at room temperature, ensuring a perfect finish before slicing into individual squares.
- Cut into precise portions and serve, revealing the delectable layers of oatmeal, peanut butter, and chocolate in each bite.
Notes
- Start mixing ingredients at room temperature for smoother blending and better texture.
- Check bars midway through baking to prevent overcooking and maintain soft, chewy consistency.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg