2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups quick-cooking oats Topping: 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1/3 cup peanut butter In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla; gradually add the oats. Press into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 400 deg. for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, melt chips and peanut butter in a microwave or saucepan. Stir until blended; spread over warm bars. Cool completely; refrigerate for 2-3 hours before cooking. Yield: 4 dozen bars. |