O’Henry Bars
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These O'Henry Bars are a sweet oatmeal base covered in melted chocolate and peanut butter. They make a great after-school snack, potluck dessert or will be a delicious addition to your holiday cookie trays!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups uncooked oats rolled or quick-cook
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Lightly grease a 8 X 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cream butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Add corn syrup and vanilla, combining thoroughly.
- Add oatmeal and completely mix.
- Press evenly into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- While bars are baking, melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips in a small bowl over a small saucepan containing an inch of simmering water. To melt in a microwave, place the chocolate chips and peanut butter into a small microwaveable bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir and heat again in 10 second increments, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove bars from oven and place into the refrigerator to cool for 10 minutes.
- When cooled, pour the melted chocolate mix over top and spread to edges.
- Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg