Monster Cookie Bars Oatmeal Chocolate (Printable Version)
Loaded with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate, these bars are soft, chewy, and finished with crunchy candy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
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⅔ cup butter, room temperature
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2 cups light brown sugar
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1⅓ cups white sugar
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4 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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2 cups crunchy peanut butter
→ Dry Ingredients
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1½ teaspoons baking soda
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6 cups old fashioned oats
→ Mix-Ins and Toppings
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup m&m candies, for topping
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and baking soda, mixing until smooth.
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Stir in the crunchy peanut butter until fully combined.
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Gradually mix in the oats, stirring until evenly distributed.
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Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a large baking sheet or jelly roll pan.
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Sprinkle the m&m candies on top and gently press them into the dough.
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Bake for 16-17 minutes, until the bars are lightly browned and the surface is just past looking wet. Allow the bars to cool completely to set up before cutting.