Chewy Peanut Butter Bars
Chewy peanut butter oat bars with peanut chunks—perfect for lunch or travel.
Ingredients
butter (softened)
1⁄2 cup
packed brown sugar
2⁄3 cup
egg yolks
2
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
11⁄2 cups
baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon
salt
1⁄2 teaspoon
baking soda
1⁄4 teaspoon
miniature marshmallows
3 cups
light corn syrup (TOPPING)
2⁄3 cup
butter (TOPPING)
1⁄4 cup
peanut butter chips (TOPPING)
1 package (10 ounces)
vanilla extract (TOPPING)
2 teaspoons
crisp rice cereal (TOPPING)
2 cups
salted peanuts (TOPPING)
2 cups
Instructions
1
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg yolks and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle the marshmallows over the top; return to the oven until the marshmallows begin to puff, about 2 minutes. Cool.
2
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet combine the corn syrup, butter, chips, and vanilla; cook over low heat, stirring until the chips melt and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in the cereal and peanuts. Spread the warm topping evenly over the marshmallow layer. Refrigerate until firm.
