Maple Peanut Butter Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These maple peanut butter bars have become my go to treat whenever I need something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. They come together in just 20 minutes of prep, and peanut butter brings plenty of protein to keep you feeling full. The combination of warm maple syrup and ginger creates this wonderfully cozy flavor that tastes way more complicated than it actually is. With simple pantry staples and a drizzle of caramel on top, you'll have homemade bars that rival anything from a bakery, ready to enjoy in about an hour total.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 grolled oats
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 200 gpeanut butter
- 100 mlmaple syrup
- 2 eggeggs
- 5 gsalt
- 1 gginger
- 1 gbaking soda
- 50 mlvegetable oil
- 100 mlcaramel sauce
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18cm x 28cm baking tin with parchment paper.
Tip: Use parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk to ensure the dry ingredients are well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Tip: Make sure the peanut butter is creamy and well mixed.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for the best results.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- 6
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking tin.
Tip: Make sure the dough is evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake the bars for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the bars after 20 minutes, as the baking time may vary.
- 8
Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the tin.
Tip: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them.
- 9
Once the bars have cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce and cut into bars.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to ensure clean cuts.
- 10
Serve the bars at room temperature.
Tip: Enjoy the bars at their best when served at room temperature.
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