How to Make Monkey Peanut Butter Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Monkey Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. Combining the rich and nutty flavor of peanut butter with the sweetness of bananas and the crunch of oats, these bars are a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, need a snack for a road trip, or just want a tasty treat to enjoy at home, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone. They are also a great way to use ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 3 ½ tablespoons milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 28 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 43 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Cream butter and white sugar and brown sugar. Blend in 1/3 cup peanut butter, egg, vanilla, and baking soda. Add flour and oatmeal. Mix well!
  • Spread in greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Return to oven and bake for eight minutes. Spread to smooth out chocolate chips. Cool! Mix icing and spread over bars. Refrigerate to set. Cut and eat.
  • To Make Icing: Mix together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup peanut butter and 3 1/2 tablespoons milk until it makes a spreadable consistency.
  • Nutrition

    454 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 247mg