Chewy Peanut Butter Fingers
Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chewy Peanut Butter Fingers—a rich and satisfying treat that combines a buttery oatmeal base, a luscious layer of melted semisweet chocolate, and a dreamy peanut butter glaze. Perfectly balanced between chewy and soft, these bars pack the nostalgic flavors of classic peanut butter cookies with an irresistible twist. Easy to prepare in just over 30 minutes, this dessert is ideal for bake sales, potlucks, or simple family snacking. Featuring pantry staples like creamy peanut butter, quick oats, and powdered sugar, this recipe makes 16 delectable servings that are sure to disappear fast. Serve them as is or pair with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons additional creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the quick-cooking oats until evenly incorporated.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The center should be soft but set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
While the base is cooling, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until fully melted and smooth.
Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the warm cookie base, then let it set until firm, about 20 minutes at room temperature or faster in the refrigerator.
To prepare the peanut butter glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, additional creamy peanut butter, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if too thick.
Drizzle the peanut butter glaze over the chocolate layer using a spoon or a piping bag.
Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes, then slice into bars or 'fingers' and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 250.5 g | 321% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.3 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 446 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 2003 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 610.2 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.7 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 402.2 g | ||
| Protein | 87.9 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 2573 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
