Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

By srumbel

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are an easy and lighter treat for the peanut butter and chocolate cravings.
from crunchycreamysweet.com

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 c all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 c old-fashioned oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 c smooth peanut butter
• 1 c packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 and 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a 13" x 9" pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In another large mixing bowl, beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add both sugars and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
Add the flour in two additions, mixing well after each.
Stir in chocolate.
Spread the dough into the prepared pan.
Bake 23 to 26 minutes, or until the center is set and edges slightly browned.
Keep in air-tight container for up to 5 days.