Monkey Peanut Butter Bars

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We call this recipe 'Monkey' as a family tradition. We also have Monkey Bread. These bars are wonderful especially for when your the parent who has to bring a snack for school!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
28 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 43 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • cup peanut butter

  • 1 egg

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • ¼ cup peanut butter

  • 3 ½ tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Cream butter and white sugar and brown sugar. Blend in 1/3 cup peanut butter, egg, vanilla, and baking soda. Add flour and oatmeal. Mix well!

  2. Spread in greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

  3. Return to oven and bake for eight minutes. Spread to smooth out chocolate chips. Cool! Mix icing and spread over bars. Refrigerate to set. Cut and eat.

  4. To Make Icing: Mix together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup peanut butter and 3 1/2 tablespoons milk until it makes a spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

454 Calories
23g Fat
60g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 454
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 44g
Protein 7g 14%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 247mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.