* Ex****ted from MasterCook *
Peanutty Yummy Bars
Recipe By :Densie
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/3 cup quick cooking oats uncooked
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened
3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
3 large eggs
4 1/2 teaspoons light mol*****
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup salted cocktail peanuts chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 by 9 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl with mixer at low speed beat oats, 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup
brown sugar, 4 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons peanut butter until
blended.
Pat dough evenly in to pan and bake 15 minutes. In large bowl with mixer
at
medium speed.
Beat eggs, mol*****, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 1/3 cup peanut butter and 4
tablespoons butter until well combined, constantly scraping bowl with
rubber
spatula.
Reduce speed to low, add baking powder, salt and 2/3 cup flour. Beat until
blended, occasionally scraping bowl.
With spoon stir in peanuts and chocolate pieces.
Spread mixture evenly over hot crust.
Bake 40 minutes longer or until golden. Cool completely in pan.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. When cool cut in to bars.
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