Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Indulge in the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy with our Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars! These delicious bars are made with Jif® Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter, oats, and sweetened condensed milk, topped with candy-coated milk chocolate pieces. Ideal for a snack or dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
- No-stick cooking spray, tab of butter or parchment paper
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup candy coated milk chocolate pieces
Directions
Step 1: Heat oven to 350°F then prepare pan.
HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat a large (13 x 9-inch) baking pan with no-stick cooking spray, tab of butter or parchment paper.
Step 2: Beat together brown sugar, butter and vanilla then stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Reserve 1 cup dough and press the rest into pan.
BEAT together brown sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl with the mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt until dough forms. Reserve 1 cup of dough for topping. Press remaining dough into prepared pan to form a crust.
Step 3: Combine sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter, then spread on top of dough. Sprinkle with chocolate pieces.
COMBINE sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over dough. Crumble reserved dough over top. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate pieces.
Step 4: Bake, cool and enjoy.
BAKE 34 to 36 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut & enjoy.
