Thursday, October 20, 2011

Chocolate Peanut Butter Goodness


Three words. Best. Bars. Ever!

Glazed Peanut Butter Bars
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Glaze
1-1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
                              
Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.


Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
For glaze, in a microwave, melt chips and peanut butter;

stir until smooth.

Pour over warm bars;

spread evenly.

Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. 

Yield: 4 dozen bars.


I've been making these scrumptious bars for many years now and they are still one of my favorites! They will not disappoint.