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Monster cookie bars with candy

Monster Cookie Bars

Chewy peanut butter oatmeal bars with chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolates plus more for the top

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Beat the butter, peanut butter and sugars until creamy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Stir in the oats, flour, baking soda and salt, then fold in the chocolate chips and candies.
  • Press into the pan, top with extra candies and bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are golden.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Keeps 5 days in an airtight container or 3 months in the freezer.
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