Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious and satisfying treat with a chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor, perfect for dessert or as a snack.
Ingredients
For the bars
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter for the bars
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter for frosting
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter for spreading
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and 1 cup of unsalted butter. Beat until creamy.
- Add the creamy peanut butter and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs, salt, and baking soda.
- Stir in the rolled oats and all-purpose flour until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
Frosting
- For the frosting, melt ½ cup unsalted butter in a saucepan. Mix in cocoa powder.
- Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, then top with 1 cup of creamy peanut butter.
Serving
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
To keep your Peanut Butter Bars fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay good for about a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to three months. Just make sure to wrap them well. For a firmer texture, use less peanut butter in the frosting. If you like chocolate, try adding chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor. Make sure the bars are completely cool before adding the frosting to prevent it from melting. You can customize these Peanut Butter Bars by adding nuts or dried fruit to the batter.