Golden Graham Chocolate Chip Bars

• butter, softened (no substitutions)↗3⁄4 cup
• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• packed brown sugar3⁄4 cup
• eggs↗2
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• Golden Grahams cereal, crushed1 1⁄2 cups
• quick-cooking oats, plus↗3⁄4 cup
• quick-cooking oats, divided↗2 tablespoons
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• peanuts, divided↗1 cup
• chocolate chips, divided↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a 13 x 9-in baking sheet.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.

4. 4

   Add eggs, beat well.

5. 5

   Beat in vanilla.

6. 6

   Combine flour, cereal, 3/4 cup oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

7. 7

   Gradually add to creamed mixture.

8. 8

   Stir in 3/4 cup peanuts, and 2/3 cup chocolate chips.

9. 9

   Spread in prepared baking dish.

10. 10

    Coarsely chop remaining peanuts; sprinkle over top with remaining oats and chocolate chips.

11. 11

    Bake for 25-30 mins, or until golden brown.