~ Weekend

I am so making these . . .

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

* 3/4 cup butter

* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 3 cups quick cooking oats

* 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

* 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)

1. Melt butter in a large sauce pan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and oats. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Press half of mixture in to the bottom of a buttered 8 x 8 dish.

2. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the chocolate and peanut butter, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and blended. Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the crust, reserving a couple of spoonfuls to drizzle over the top.

3. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate and peanut butter, pressing gently to form a crust. Drizzle the remaining chocolate and peanut butter over the top of the bars.

4. Refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting and serving.