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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars placed on wire rack on white counter.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and easy treat to make with only 6 ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Author: Judy Wilson

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips, semi sweet or dark chocolate
  • ½ cup peanut butter

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9x9 pan by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter then stir in the brown sugar until well dissolved. Add in the vanilla extract and oats and cook until all ingredients are well combined.
  • Split the oatmeal mixture in half and add ½ of it to the bottom of your prepared pan. Smooth and press it into an even layer. 
  • Prepare the chocolate peanut butter mixture. Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a double boiler. Constantly stir until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour ¾ of the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the bottom layer of oats.
  • Then spoon the remaining oat mixture on top of the chocolate peanut butter layer until the entire top is covered.
  • Drizzle the remaining chocolate peanut butter mixture across the top.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. Once set, cut and serve.

Notes

Cover and store in the refrigerator.