CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER BARS
These delicious bars are great holiday treats, but the kids like them all year long. I used this recipe over and over when our five children were at home. Now I'm thrilled to bake a batch for my grandchildren. -Geraldine Grisdale, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; beat until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir in cornflakes. Gently spread over top. Let stand until set. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts :
CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees and line an 8x8 inch tin with baking paper.
- Add oats (and almonds and sunflower seeds if unbaked) to a large baking sheet, bake for 13 - 15 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking add the coconut and stir. Remove once everything is a light golden brown and toasty.
- In the meantime, add peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup to a small sauce pan. Warm over a medium heat until melted, stirring to combine. Remove from heat when well mixed and pourable, about 3 -4 minutes. Set Aside.
- Add chopped dates, toasted mix, and optional dried fruit to a large mixing bowl, top with he peanut butter mixture.
- Stir until well combined, using a spoon to mash the dates and make sure they are evenly distributed. This will help the bars stick together.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepare 8x8 using a spatular to evenly spread the mixture.
- Place baking paper on top, and using a glass or similar press firmly down to pack the mixture. This is important otherwise the bars will crumble when cut.
- Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks or freezer for 1 month.
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