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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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Always a hit with the teenagers in our house, these rich bars are sure to please the peanut butter lovers in your family. They're great for serving at holiday time. Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter |
3/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
2 eggs |
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 |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
glaze: |
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
4 to 6 tablespoons milk |
1 cup chopped peanuts |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
2. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over bars.
3. For glaze, in a small bowl, beat peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Carefully spread over warm bars; sprinkle with peanuts. Cool before cutting into bars. Yield: 5 dozen.
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