Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars*****

By Gigirox

This will become a regular very quickly. Perfect combo of Peanut Butter and Chocolate, with oatmeal for that something extra.

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.

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.

For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over warm bars; spread evenly. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
We're always in a hurry, so I put the tray in the freezer to firm up quicker!