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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Glazed Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Bars



From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is not tea party fare, but if you picnic or provide snacks for a youth group or school sports team, you might want to add this recipe to your files. These cookies are really easy to make and what they lack in refinement they make up for in taste. The recipe is so straight forward, that I have little to add to the instructions that appear below. I've found the flavor improves if the cookies are made the day before you plan to serve them. They also freeze well if long term storage is your goal. I do have one small caution to share with you. While freezing does not harm their flavor, it will cause the gorgeous glaze to lose its sheen and become cloudy. I hope those of you who have children will give these a try. You won't be disappointed. Here's the recipe.

Glazed Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Bars...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Taste of Home Magazine

Ingredients:
Cookie Base
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

Directions:
1) Grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2) Cream butter, peanut butter and white and brown sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, water and vanilla.
3) Combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
4) Spread in prepared baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, about 18-22 minutes.
5) Meanwhile, combine peanut butter, chocolate and butterscotch chips in a microwave bowl. Melt, on HIGH power, stirring until smooth. Pour over warm bars, spreading evenly. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Yield: 48 bars.







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63 comments:

  1. Banana WonderJuly 16, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    These sound delicious! I am 200% youth sports team on board.

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  2. AdrianaJuly 16, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Ridiculously delicious.

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  3. CheleJuly 16, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Oh they do look ever so good. I know more than my fair share of people who will love these ;0)

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  4. Donna ElickJuly 16, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    These look and sound delicious!

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  5. MerisiJuly 16, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Tempting me from the moment I put my eyes on the image and title!

    Thank you for a adding information about freezing them, I appreciate it very much! I am thinking about making a batch, but glazing only half of it and freeze the unglazed half.

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  6. JeannieJuly 16, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Look so delicious and rich...the boys would certainly love these but not my waist!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    That's okay, it doesn't have to be tea party worthy, I like licking my fingers from time to time = )

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  8. Red Nomad OZJuly 16, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    I think I'd forgo the shiny glaze if it meant I could freeze them then eat one every day! That's the only way I'd stop myself from scoffing the lot!!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Yum! Looks like yummy peanuty goodness!

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  10. Maris(In Good Taste)July 16, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Making today!

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  11. tinytearoomJuly 16, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    my partner would go nuts if he saw these. this looks delicious.

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  12. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineJuly 16, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Whoa this is a seriously great square for any day of the week looks delish and my son will love them! thanks Mary!

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  13. LynnJuly 16, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Oh my, a big hit I'm sure:@)

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  14. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)July 16, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Wow, very delicious looking bars. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  15. From the KitchenJuly 16, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Is it o.k. to make these if your children don't live at home? I'm thinking the perfect lunch for a busy cook. Just add a frosty glass of milk.

    Hope you have a tasty weekend.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  16. ClintJuly 16, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Ummm. Very addictive.

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  17. Sue/the view from great islandJuly 16, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    The combination of chocolate, peanut butter and oats sounds like an addictive winner. Your photo won me over!

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  18. RitaJuly 16, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    These bars are perfect and easy to prepare; love this.
    Rita

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  19. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I would have loved these in my lunch box as a school child :) Have a great day Mary!

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  20. TannaJuly 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    LOL. Mary, I know two grown ups in our home that will love this as much as any youngster! ;) Does that mean we are children at heart? hee hee. Thank you. blessings ~ tanna

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  21. KimJuly 16, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    These bars looks perfect to feed a crown. Plus, the childrens would go crazy for these! Have a nice week end Mary!

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  22. Meals by MistyJuly 16, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    grrrrrrrrrrrrr grwgooroooooo. Thats my tummy growling. I think after dieting all week, these will be allowed on my Saturday diet be gone day!

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  23. PriyankaJuly 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Hi Mary,
    Its been a long time hope u doing good.
    As for ur recipe is super inviting... :)...Take Care

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  24. tasteofbeirutJuly 16, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    This is a perfect treat for my kids who love peanut butter.

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  25. Arlene DelloroJuly 16, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Why wait for children? These look magical.

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  26. Valerie Harrison (bellini)July 16, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Scrumptious Mary!!! I will look forward to seeing what you've been up to on these pages when I am back from holidays!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    So delicious - just the thing for my girls after swimming and lacrosse!
    Mary

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  28. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Are you kidding me? You could but that glaze on just about anything and I'm in! A light sprinkle of coarse sea salt on top ... worthy of a secret stash ;)

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  29. ElisabethJuly 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Mary-These yummy peanut butter oatmeal bars are not only super delicious, tempting, and addictive, but also a "staple" that should be around my household for all the peanut butter chocolate lovers in my family.
    Thanks for sharing...yet, another super great recipe:DDD

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  30. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJuly 16, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    These sound like my kind of bar cookie, with everything that I love. Thanks for sharing, Mary! p.s. Your pictures are always so inviting.

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  31. ElaineJuly 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    These do look perfect to pack for a picnic. The glaze is so pretty!

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  32. Kalyn DennyJuly 16, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    When I taught school, this was one of the most favorite desserts that the cooks made for school lunch! I think they called them Peanut Butter Fingers; not sure why.

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  33. kitchen flavoursJuly 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Looks very good! My kids would really love this, especially my daughter! She loves anything with chocolates! Thanks for sharing, Mary. Have a nice day!

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  34. Heather S-GJuly 16, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    These are a kid-pleaser, for sure. they look like the chocolate covered krispie treats, but I love that they are oatmeal...I will have to give these a try :D

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  35. Chiara July 16, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    lovely treats Mary !have a great we...

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  36. polwigJuly 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    These look great and I love it that you can freeze them.

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  37. Ginny HartzlerJuly 16, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    These look delicious!!

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  38. PeggyRJuly 16, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Those look so good!

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  39. lenaJuly 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    i think these wont stay long on the tray if being served to children..and adults too!

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  40. JoanneJuly 16, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I may not have children but peanut butter bars always sound good to me!

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  41. ValérieJuly 16, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I don't have children yet, but I'm already bookmarking healthy-but-yummy recipes for my future kids! And this looks ideal! Thanks for sharing!

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  42. Gloria BakerJuly 16, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I love these bars look perfect! gloria

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  43. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Definitely perfect for a picnic Mary! How delicious. Enjoy your weekend.

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  44. What's nextJuly 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I am going to be trying this since I always have 5 girls around plus all their hungry friends!!!

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  45. Reshmi MaheshJuly 16, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Looks superb as always...

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  46. KatieJuly 16, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I am such a chocolate and peanut butter fan. These look delicious!

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  47. LeniaJuly 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I love your bars,Mary!In Greece peanut butter is not popular and I discovered it some days ago!I was thrilled by its rich taste!Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!

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  48. AlessandraJuly 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    This look really like a typical Kiwi snack. Yep, sport teams, lots of outdoors activities, growing kids coming home from school starving (because they don't have proper lunches at school here, just a sandwich on the run)... well, at least these kinds of bars are very present in my husband memory, he used to come home for school and go to the 'tins' (the tin boxes full of home baked slices). Now most mothers buy food already made, biscuits and cereal bars, but it is not the same.
    Me, being Italian I find these too sweet, my kids come home from school and I make them a fresh fruit smoothies or carrot juice, and if the have sport after... well, there is always a piece of cake, or focaccia, or another home baked treat... and for that extra energy there is always nutella :-)!!!

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  49. MarthaJuly 16, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Added them to my favorites :) they look scrumptious! Thanks!

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  50. MelindaJuly 16, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I'd like one please!!!!

    Melinda

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  51. scrambledhenfruitJuly 17, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    My children are all grown, but they'd still love these! :)

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  52. The Harried CookJuly 17, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Peanut butter and oatmeal? Yes, please! Sounds and looks super yummy, Mary.. Thanks for sharing!

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  53. Natasha in OzJuly 17, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Yum. Yum. Yum. Thanks for this great recipe...I have now got the kids after-school snack sorted for the week!

    Take care and best wishes for a wonderful week!
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

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  54. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJuly 17, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh, these look fabulous, Mary! I need a good excuse to whip up a batch :)

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  55. Umm MymoonahJuly 17, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I can never resist these bars, looks so yumm!

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  56. LoriJuly 17, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    A great treat for kids! My kids would go nuts for these.

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  57. DebbieJuly 17, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Delicious Mary, just delicious!

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  58. purabi nahaJuly 17, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    These bars sound terrific! Yes, I have two kids who are always asking me new kinds of cookies (especially the chocolate ones) every time! This lloks like the one to satisfy them and looks healthy too.

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  59. UnknownJuly 17, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I got in trouble once, at a family picnic when I was younger, for eating the majority of peanut butter glazed bars that looked an awful lot like these :) Might not want to invite me anywhere these will be, I can't guarantee I'll share!!

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  60. Deb in HawaiiJuly 18, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    These look delicious Mary and they include all my favorite ingredients.
    Yum! ;-)

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  61. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Yep, making this ASAP!
    Karen

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  62. LucieJuly 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    No children, but a lot of hungry coworkers who would positively adore these bars!!

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  63. http://platanosmangoes.comAugust 12, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Something to make for the grandkids

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