Description
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars combine the rich flavors of peanut butter, chocolate chips, and hearty oats into a deliciously chewy and satisfying treat. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars are easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and bake in a single pan for convenient cooking and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 (17.5 oz) bag oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix, rolled oats, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until fully combined to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients into Dry: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat in the eggs, peanut butter, and heavy cream into the dry mixture until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Spread Mixture in Pan: Transfer the dough into the prepared baking dish. Press it down evenly into a thick, uniform layer to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake the Bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the bars are cooked through and the edges begin to turn a light golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into 16 squares for serving.
Notes
- Make sure to press the mixture evenly in the pan to ensure uniform baking.
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter if desired.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven; keep an eye on the bars to avoid overbaking.
