Peanut Butter Holiday Oat Bars -

Peanut Butter Holiday Oat Bars

A chewy peanut butter oat bar with Mini M&M'S and chocolate chips make the perfect dessert or snack.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free cookie bars, peanut butter oat bars

Servings: Servings

Calories: 509kcal

Author: Mary Krick

1/2 cup Butter or non-dairy substitute softened
1 cup Brown sugar
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups Creamy or crunchy peanut butter
3 Eggs
1 Tbsp Pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup Quick-cooking oats gluten-free if needed
3 cups Old fashioned oats gluten-free if needed
1 tsp Baking soda
1 1/2 cups Semisweet baking bits ~ 1/2 cups Semisweet baking bits or Mini M&M'S and 1/2 cups peanut butter chips
* for dairy-free use 1 1/2 - 2 cups allergy-friendly mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
* another delicious option for these bars are white chocolate chips and Semisweet baking bits

Preheat oven to 350 Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or use a non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl cream together butter or non-dairy substitute, sugars, and peanut butter.
The mixture will become a light color and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
Add all oats and baking soda, mix to combine. Stir in candy and chips if you choose that option.
Press mixture onto the prepared baking sheet using a spatula and/or your hands.
Bake for 18-20 minutes. The edges will get lightly brown. The center will firm up as it cools. It's best to let these bars sit for 45-60 minutes before cutting. I always sample the edges because I can't wait that long!!
Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.