Description
These Irresistible Disneyland’s Peanut Butter Sandwich Bars are a deliciously rich and chewy treat combining creamy peanut butter, oats, and gooey chocolate chips. Perfectly layered with a smooth peanut butter filling, these bars capture the classic theme park flavor in a homemade dessert that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Bars
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to easily remove the bars later.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to combine evenly.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet peanut butter mixture and stir until just combined. Then fold in the rolled oats thoroughly.
- Press Base Layer: Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a firm base.
- First Bake: Bake the base layer for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Top Layer: While the base is warm, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over it. Dollop spoonfuls of the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate chips to create the top layer.
- Final Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bars turn golden brown on top.
- Cool Completely: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan for optimal setting.
- Prepare Filling: Melt the remaining 1/2 cup peanut butter gently, then whisk in powdered sugar and milk until the filling is smooth and spreadable.
- Assemble Bars: Once the bars are fully cooled, spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the top.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the bars until the filling is set, then cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
- Bars can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months for longer preservation.
- To add extra texture, mix 1/2 cup chopped peanuts into the oat mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
