No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
These easy, no-bake bars feature a buttery, brown sugar oat crust and topping, sandwiched around a smooth layer of melted chocolate and peanut butter.
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No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Packed brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Quick cooking oats | 3 cups |
| Semisweet chocolate chips | 1 cup |
| Peanut butter | 1/2 cup |
How To Make No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars:
Step 1: Prep Crust Base: Grease a 9×9 inch square pan. Melt 1 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
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Step 2: Cook Oats and Form Crust: Mix in the 3 cups quick cooking oats. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the ingredients are well blended. Press half of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Reserve the other half for the topping.
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Step 3: Make Chocolate Layer: Meanwhile, melt 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup peanut butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crust in the pan, and spread evenly with a knife or the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Top and Chill: Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing it in gently.2 Cover the pan, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight until firm. Bring to room temperature before cutting into bars.
