Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups of rolled oats
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 65mins

Preparation

Step 1

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350°F (180°C)
8-INCH (2 L) OR 9-INCH (2.5 L) SQUARE CAKE PAN, CREASED

Cream butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Stir in oats, mixing thoroughly. Press firmly into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden and center is barely firm. Cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top. Drop small spoonfuls of peanut butter over chips. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Swirl chocolate and peanut butter together to marble. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to set topping. Cut into bars.

VARIATION: A sprinkling of chopped peanuts on top adds a nice touch.

*Freezes excellent*