Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 2 c peanut butter
• 1 c unsalted butter
• 1 c maple syrup or honey
• 1 t kosher salt
• 4 c uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 c cocktail peanuts
• 1 c dried cherries, raisins or chopped dates

Preparation

Step 1

Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Cook peanut butter, butter, maple syrup and salt in a large pot over medium, whisking occasionally until butter melts and mixture is smooth., 5-6 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat and fold in oats. Fold in peanuts and cherries. Press mixture evenly into prepared dish. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Remove from dish and cut into 32 bars. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.