Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Dawn Eggers, Hollister, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 24, 2022

With their yummy chocolate and butterscotch topping, these chewy bars are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Since the recipe makes a big batch, the treats are perfect for potlucks and bakes sales.

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Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Yield:4 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups quick-cooking oats
  • topping:
    • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
    • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
    • 1/3 cup peanut butter
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Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla; gradually add the oats. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, melt chips and peanut butter in a microwave or saucepan. Stir until blended; spread over warm bars. Cool completely; refrigerate for 2-3 hours before cutting.