Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to peanut butter mixture and beat until blended.
4. Stir in oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
5. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove from oven and let cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Peanut Butter Bars are a popular treat in the United States, originating in the early 20th century.
• Peanut Butter Bars are believed to be the first cookie bar recipe published in the United States.
• Chocolate chips were invented in the 1930s, so earlier recipes for Peanut Butter Bars would not have included them.