Peanut Butter Oatmeal Fudge Bars

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Fudge Bars
½ cup soft butter
½ cup peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups quick oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge:
2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of salt

• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
• Mix in the eggs and vanilla just until combined. Do not overmix.
• Add dry ingredients: flour, quick oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
• Press ⅔ dough into the bottom of a greased or parchment lined 9 x 13” pan. 
• Make Peanut Butter Fudge layer by melting chocolate chips and peanut butter in the microwave for 30 seconds or until the mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
• Top cookie bar layer with Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge. 
• Dot the top of the fudge with remaining cookie dough. 
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the center is set.
• Remove from the oven. 
• Let set. Share!