NO BAKE CHOCOLATE OAT BARS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Lightly grease 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cookie crumbs until well mixed; press evenly in pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter, the milk, peppermint extract, vanilla and food color with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. On low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
• Spread peppermint mixture evenly over crumb mixture. In 1-quart saucepan, melt remaining chocolate chips and 1/3 cup butter over low heat, stirring constantly; spread evenly over peppermint mixture. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, 10 to 15 minutes. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt together sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and milk. Bring mixture to a boil and let boil 1 minute. 
• Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and salt, then stir in oats. 
• Drop tablespoons of mixture onto parchment paper and let set until cooled and hardened, 2 hours.