Glazed Peanut Butter Bars

By newbaucher

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. —Janis Luedtke, Thornton, Colorado

Ingredients

• GLAZE:
• 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 all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

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, 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.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 153 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 114 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.