Recipe: Peanutty Candy Bars

4 cups quick cooking coats

1 cup packed brown sugar

2/3 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup peanut butter, divided

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped salted peanuts

In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, corn syrup, and vanilla.

Press into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until mixture is bubbly around the edges.

In a microwave safe bowl, melt butterscotch and chocolate chips; stir until smooth.

Stir in peanuts and remaining peanut butter; spread over the oat mixture.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.

Makes about 2 dozen

Taste of Home magazine June/July 2009