1/2 cup peanut butter
Preparation:
How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars:
Grease a 9×9 inch square pan.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract. Mix in the oats until well combined. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes over low heat.
Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside the remaining oat mixture for topping.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat crust in the pan, spreading it evenly with a knife or the back of a spoon.
Carefully press the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
Before cutting into bars, bring to room temperature and allow to cool.
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