Indulge your taste buds with a delightful fusion of flavors and textures in these scrumptious Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. This recipe brings together the rich essence of creamy peanut butter, the sweetness of condensed milk, and the irresistible allure of semi-sweet chocolate chips, all enveloped in a crumbly oat and flour base. A perfect harmony of ingredients, each layer complements the other to create a treat that’s both satisfying and comforting. These bars are ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing guests at gatherings. Let’s dive into creating these delectable Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars that will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 3/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 (14 oz.) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crumb Mixture: In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in chopped peanuts.
- Reserve Crumb Mixture: Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture.
- Prepare the Base: Stir the beaten egg into the remaining crumb mixture. Press this mixture onto the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- Bake the Base: Bake the base for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer: In a small bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk and creamy peanut butter until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the partially baked crust.
- Add the Chocolate Topping: Combine the reserved crumb mixture with chocolate chips and sprinkle it evenly over the peanut butter layer.
- Bake Again: Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool, then cut them into bars for serving. Enjoy your Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
