GOLDEN GRAHAM CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

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Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 1 13x9 inch pan

Number Of Ingredients 14

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3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups Golden Grahams cereal, crushed
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats, plus
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup peanuts, divided
1 cup chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 13 x 9-in baking sheet.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.
Add eggs, beat well.
Beat in vanilla.
Combine flour, cereal, 3/4 cup oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Gradually add to creamed mixture.
Stir in 3/4 cup peanuts, and 2/3 cup chocolate chips.
Spread in prepared baking dish.
Coarsely chop remaining peanuts; sprinkle over top with remaining oats and chocolate chips.
Bake for 25-30 mins, or until golden brown.