Name: Bake Sale Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 1 h 42 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups old fashioned oats; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; Icing: 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 ounces dark or milk chocolate, melted

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make peanut butter oat bars topped with a rich icing, perfect for bake sales or any occasion.

Ingredients

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2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Icing: 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ounces dark or milk chocolate, melted

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish or 13×18 inch half sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, 1 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla until combined. Beat in the eggs. Add the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
Press or spread the dough out into the prepared dish. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until just set in the center. Remove from the oven and dollop 1 ½ cups of peanut butter over the bars, lightly spreading it in an even layer. Let cool completely, chilling in the fridge to speed this up if desired.
In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons of water until smooth. Stir in the melted chocolate. If the icing is too thick, thin with 1-2 additional tablespoons of water.
Spread the icing over the cooled bars. Let set for about 1 hour, then slice and serve.

Notes

To achieve the best texture, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
Chilling the bars after applying the peanut butter layer helps to firm them up quickly.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the icing based on personal preference.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 300
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg