Glazed Peanut Butter Bars |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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Memories of lunchtime at school and my Aunt Shelly's kitchen come to mind when I bite into these sweet, chewy bars. My husband is the biggest fan of these peanut butter and chocolate treats. âJanis Luedtke, Westminster, Colorado Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter |
3/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
2 eggs |
2 teaspoons water |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats |
3/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
glaze: |
1-1/4 cups milk chocolate chips |
1/2 cup butterscotch chips |
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. For glaze, in a microwave, melt chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Pour over warm bars; spread evenly. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Yield: 4 dozen.
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