Chef Wilkinson


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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

~ Chocolate Graham Peanut Bars ~


Ingredients:
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup melted regular butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with foil and spray foil with cooking spray. Combine the oatmeal, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, baking soda and peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Combine the corn syrup, melted butter and vanilla in a second bowl or large measuring cup. Pour corn syrup mixture over oat mixture and mix well. Press into pan and bake for 15 minutes. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a bowl set over barely simmering water or using medium-low setting of microwave and stirring every 30 seconds. Spread chocolate over warm baked crust. Cool for about 20 minutes at room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator for about 20 minutes to partially set. Lift from pan by grasping foil, then cut into squares. Return to refrigerator to fully set. Oh yeah! ~ Chef ~