Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
64
Moderate
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories206.8 kcal (10%)
Total Fat9.9 g (14%)
Carbs27.2 g (10%)
Sugars16.3 g (18%)
Protein3.3 g (7%)
Sodium139.6 mg (7%)
Fiber1.2 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
28 servings
¾ cupbutter
room temperature
½ cupgranulated sugar
1 cuplight brown sugar
2eggs
large
½ teaspoonvanilla extract
½ cupcreamy peanut butter
plus more for spreading over baked bars
2 ½ teaspoonsbaking soda
½ teaspoonsalt
1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour
2 cupsrolled oats
old-fashioned
chocolate frosting
For the
¼ cupbutter
1 Tablespoonunsweetened cocoa powder
1.5 Tablespoonsmilk
1 ¼ cupspowdered sugar
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar.
Step 2
Add the eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter and mix well.
Step 3
In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to creamy mixture.
Step 4
Press firmly into a greased 9×13” pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 17-21 minutes. Do not over-bake! They will look just barely set in the center, and they will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely.
Step 5
Once cooled, spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the bars.
Step 6
To make the chocolate frosting:
Step 7
Add butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in cocoa.
Step 8
Remove from heat and add milk, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whisk until smooth, using electric beaters to get out any lumps, if needed. .
Step 9
Spread chocolate frosting over the top of the bars.
Step 10
Notes
Step 11
Make Ahead Instructions: Peanut Butter Bars will keep well for up to 1 week, stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Step 12
Freezing Instructions: Cover well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before serving.
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