Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
Make these satisfying, easy baked bars featuring rolled oats, rich peanut butter, and melted chocolate chips. They are perfect for lunchboxes or a quick sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 18 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut into squares. These are the best chewy dessert bars when cooled fully.
Notes
- For a slightly healthier snack bars recipe, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- If you prefer a firmer bar, chill the dough for 30 minutes before pressing it into the pan.
- These peanut butter chocolate chip treats store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg