Bake Sale Peanut Butter Oat Bars (Print Version)
Soft oat bars layered with peanut butter and chocolate, perfect for sharing or school events.
# Ingredients:
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2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups old fashioned oats
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Icing
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1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 ounces dark or milk chocolate, melted
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish or 13x18 inch half sheet pan with parchment paper.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spread the icing over the cooled bars. Let set for about 1 hour, then slice and serve.
# Notes and Tips:
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Letting the bars cool completely before icing ensures a smooth and even layer.