As much as I love fancy desserts, there is just something so comforting about a thick, delicious cookie bar. These bars are rich and flavorful and are always a hit with my friends and family. Enjoy!

Servings

24 bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks) Challenge Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1½ cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 package (8 oz.) mini peanut butter cups, chopped (about 1½ cups)
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Directions

  • 1

    Prepare a 9’x13′ baking pan by lining with parchment paper (on the bottom and up at least two sides, leave a little overhang for pulling out the bars once they’re baked).

  • 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F

  • 3

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir and set aside.

  • 4

    In the bowl of an electric mixer, blend together the melted butter and sugar.

  • 5

    Add eggs and vanilla and continue to beat until well combined.

  • 6

    While blending, slowly add the bowl of dry ingredients.

  • 7

    Add chopped mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips and blend just until combined.

  • 8

    Scoop batter into the prepared pan, and use an offset spatula to smooth out.

  • 9

    Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until light golden brown and the center is set.

  • 10

    Allow to cool before cutting or removing from pan. Keep bars stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.