CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chews image

"I'm always searching for good recipes to use in the microwave," relates Sharan Williams of Spanish Fork, Utah. "These thick, rich and chocolaty bars are oh-so-good served warm."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
4-1/2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the condensed milk, peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and oats. Spread into an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish; shield corners with small triangles of foil. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 7-1/2 minutes. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool slightly; remove foil. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and the remaining vanilla and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Stir; spread over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.