No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars (Print version)
Chewy no bake chocolate oat bars with a rich chocolate peanut butter filling and buttery oat layers, made with just six pantry ingredients.
# Ingredients:
For the oat layers
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1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups (270 g) quick-cooking oats
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Pinch of salt
For the chocolate filling
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1 cup (175 g) semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup (130 g) creamy peanut butter
# Instructions:
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Grease a 9-inch square pan or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until dissolved. Fold in the oats and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until well coated.
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Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the remaining half for the topping.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, stir chocolate chips and peanut butter together until completely smooth. Pour over the oat base and spread into an even layer.
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Crumble the reserved oat mixture over the chocolate layer. Press down gently so it adheres without sinking into the filling.
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Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then cut into 16 bars.
# Good to know:
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Best sliced after a brief room-temperature rest to prevent the chocolate from cracking.
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For cleanest cuts, wipe the knife between slices.