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    Home » Most Recently Added » Baking

    Easy "Oh Hamish!" Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar Recipe

    Published: Jan 28, 2022 by kateschat · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    When I first stumbled on this chocolate frosted peanut butter bar recipe, it was called Oh Henry! which is based on a candy bar of the same name. That bar has caramel and whole peanuts though, so I really didn't see the similarities. Since we had another "H" name in our midst, we renamed these bars after Hamish and they are now a party staple!

    These bars hit all the right notes - chocolate and peanut butter are a super classic combo and ingredients we always have on hand.

    You can work these around several different allergies. They are naturally gluten-free, just make sure your oats are certified GF if that's important to ya. You can use whatever chocolate chips you have on hand. I just wouldn't swap out the butter though. You really need that to hold them together so this won't be a dairy-free recipe.

    If you're feeling sassy you could always press some m&ms or other fun candy into the top of the bars.

    I've never tried other nut butters, but if you give it a go let me know in the comments.

    This recipe makes a half sheet pan, so you'll have plenty to go around. They also freeze wonderfully, just make sure to cut them first. Since you've lined the pan with parchment you can cut it up to use it between layers of bars in your container, too.

    Oh Hamish Bars

    Kate Schat
    These classic peanut butter chocolate oat bars will be the star of any party.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 48 bars
    Calories 277 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Bars

    • 2 cups butter
    • 3 cups brown sugar*
    • 7 cups oats gluten-free if necessary

    Topping

    • 2 cups peanut butter
    • 4 cups chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    Bars

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
    • In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
    • Stir in sugar and oats to combine.
    • Spread the mixture into the prepared pan.
    • Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool to room temp.

    Topping

    • In a saucepan, melt the peanut butter and chocolate together until smooth.
    • Spread over the top of the cooled bars and let set.
    • Once set, cut into desired size bars and freeze or serve.

    Notes

    • *If you're wanting to use honey, replace the brown sugar with 1 ½ cups honey. You can also use 3 cups of white sugar plus 1 Tablespoon molasses.
    • You can halve the recipe and make it in a greased 9x13 pan.
    • These are fine to store on the counter unless your house is warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 236IUCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Amanda White

      February 01, 2022 at 8:39 pm

      These worked amazingly with sunbutter!

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        February 22, 2022 at 1:59 pm

        Oh lovely!!

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      • Allison

        January 27, 2023 at 7:19 pm

        Goodness, these are tasty! I made these as a last-minute item to bring to a gathering and everyone made sure to mention how much they enjoyed them! We are a PB+chocolate loving household and the oats add the perfect balance. Yum!

        Reply
    2. Jill

      February 06, 2022 at 5:06 pm

      These were a HUGE hit with my three boys and 7 cousins. I was was asked for the recipe by all three aunties. Party favorite for sure ?.

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        February 22, 2022 at 2:08 pm

        That's so cool to hear everyone at your house loves it as much as our family!

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    3. Becky

      February 27, 2022 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I was happy to find a quick easy yummy treat that feeds my large family a fun snack.

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        March 01, 2022 at 8:06 am

        Yay!!

        Reply
      • Mary

        March 08, 2022 at 4:36 pm

        5 stars
        I can't get over how amazing these are! Made them with sunbutter. Wow!

        Reply
        • [email protected]

          March 22, 2022 at 11:15 am

          Ohhhh I'll be those tasted lovely.

    4. Wensy

      March 24, 2022 at 8:43 am

      I'm making these and after 15 minutes in the oven they seem to be very soft like batter soft. Do they harden up or do they need more time?

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        March 31, 2022 at 8:09 pm

        They do harden up. They can often look a little soupy.

        Reply
    5. Heather

      November 21, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      What type of chocolate chips do you use? Semi-sweet or milk chocolate?

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        November 25, 2022 at 11:57 am

        Semi-sweet but they would work with Milk Chocolate is that was your favourite.

        Reply
    6. Lisa

      March 19, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      Could you replace the butter with an oil like avocado or olive?

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        March 28, 2023 at 1:35 pm

        You could replace the butter. I did with vegan butter. It didn't stay together as well but was as delicious.

        Reply

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