Peanut Butter Blondie Bars

With the consistency of a cookie baked as a bar, these tasty treats are versatile and easy to make.

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried oats

- 1 1/2 sticks (6 oz) salted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar

- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla

- 2 1/2 cups (approx.) of peanuts, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, M&Ms, etc. as desired

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13" baking pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, salt, and oats.

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugars until combined. Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, peanut butter, and vanilla, until smooth.

Fold the flour mixture into the moist ingredients, until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, peanuts, etc.

Spread the dough into the prepared pan, pressing flat with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is slightly golden and firm to the touch. Let cool completely before slicing.