PEPPERMINT OAT BARS

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Peppermint, oatmeal and chocolate chips are a terrific combination in this recipe shared by Connie Major Williams from Dexter, Michigan. The bars obviously were a hit with her brother-in-law. "The first time he tasted them, he said, 'Mmmm...can you buy these someplace?'" she recalls.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 to 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and butter. Stir in nuts (mixture will be crumbly). Set aside 3/4 cup for topping. , Press the remaining mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips and peppermint candies. , Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Gift 3rd
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love the peppermint flavor. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


mzia zenashvili
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These bars are amazing! The peppermint flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Javontae Medina
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These bars are so good! I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Florence Nwachukwu
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I made these bars for my friends and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Aca
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious. I love the peppermint flavor.


Gabby Jeter
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The peppermint flavor is perfect.


Samuel Jenny Angela
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These were delicious! The peppermint flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Arturo Gunn
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the peppermint flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Rima Aktar824
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I made these bars for a holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and minty.


Golzary islamic media
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These peppermint oat bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate. Will definitely be making these again.


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