Homemade "Oh Henry" Bar Recipe
The combo of chocolate and peanut butter simply doesn't get old around here. I've had this "Oh Henry" bar recipe earmarked forever now and I finally got a chance to make them. A couple of weeks ago, I'd planned on bringing these to my cousin's house for a barbecue. Well. I forgot to buy the oats for the recipe and ended up making a crazy combination of these peanut butter bars and the recipe I'm sharing today. They came out awesome, but man did I really screw that up. I didn't realize that the new recipe I'd found was for no bake bars so I greased my pan. Oops.
I thought I had enough graham crackers for that recipe, but I didn't. I threw in some Maple & Brown Sugar packets of oatmeal to make up the difference. I should have just threw in the towel and stopped to pick up something else on the way to the party. But. I was in too deep. Luckily they ended up coming out delicious.
What luck.
Anyway, I finally did indeed get to follow the intended recipe and it really was perfect. The recipe comes from one of my favorite books called "Incredible Country Store". It has all kinds of diy recipes for not only foods but other common household products.
It's a real fun find, especially if you like trying to create your own concoctions at home.
Now back to these bars. They are perfectly yummy for the chocolate and pb fan in you. Only 20 minutes in the oven and a handful of ingredients. I loved that they baked to perfection. Smooth and even in my piece of crap oven. What more could a girl ask for?
Some friends of ours came over last night, so luckily we didn't have to eat this entire batch on our own. With the amount of butter in the recipe, that was a seriously waist saver.
Ha! However, there are still two bars left and they're dangerously sitting within 4 feet of me. I might go in for the kill.
My hubby and I just went through all our bills this morning, cancelled some unnecessary credit cards and services. It's quite possible that I've actually just earned the rights to one of those remaining bars for being such a responsible human. Don't you agree? See, I knew you'd take my side!
Now back to these "Oh Henry" Bars, the original candy bar was rumored to have been named after a boy who would flirt with the girls who made it.
If that's true, that is just too cute. There are other theories, but I liked that one the best.
What does seem to be true is that the original candy was developed way back in 1919.
Whatever you believe, these bars are scrumptious and simple and must be tried. Shall we?
Homemade “Oh Henry” Bar Recipe
Easy chocolate peanut butter bars that taste like Oh Henry bars.
Ingredients
- 4 Cups of Quick Cook Oats
- 1 Cup of Light Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup of Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Butter
- 1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup Crunchy Peanut Butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Grease a 9"x13" inch pan.
In a large bowl, mix oats, granulated and brown sugar.
Melt the butter, pour in bowl and mix well.
Press the mixture into the pan.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Let cool for 20 minutes.
Then, melt the chocolate and peanut butter together on low heat.
Once melted, spread evenly over bars.
Refrigerate for about an hour or until fully cooled.
Slice and serve as desired.
I found that these tasted better at room temperature, but you could keep them stored in the fridge if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 450Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 35mgSodium 200mgCarbohydrates 48gFiber 5gSugar 28gProtein 8g
My son would love these, but he is gluten free and also allergic to oats. Can you recommend a replacement for the oats? Thank you.
Oats are gluten free. Research it.
Only oats marked gluten free are gluten free. Most oats do have gluten so be careful. However, this info doesn't address an allergy to oats. I don't know for certain, but I think you could try (if you can find) gluten free rice krispies.
I could eat the whole pan! Yummy!
I haven't had an Oh, Henry bar in years and it used to be one of my favorites - definitely making! Thanks for sharing at Fluster's Creative Muster
These would be great for a tail gating party or just for my big sweet tooth! They look rich and delicious!
There can't possibly be anyone who hasn't screwed up at least one recipe. Right after my hubs and I got married, we tried a recipe in the microwave for alfredo sauce. It came out green!
I've never thought of using oh henry bars. It looks so good!
That looks yummy! I hadn't heard of "Oh Henry" bars before. Thanks for sharing.
I love recipes like these! I'm adding these to my holiday potluck dessert ideas!
These look great! I'll have to give them a try.
OMG, my sweet tooth is badgering me to make these right now. Okay, sweet tooth. You win.
These look delicious! I'll definitely have to make these soon. Yummy!
I rarely cook or bake and this is due to the fact that I have made many cooking errors. I am slowly getting my confidence back and trying new recipes.
I've never had one of these. Guess ill have to try them.
My husband loves Oh Henry. I would totally get wife of the year award if I made these for him.
I have never heard of Oh Henry Bars... but they sound amazing... I love the combination of chocolate and Peanut butter
I have royally messed up quite a few recipes in my adventures in the kitchen. Like doubling salt and forgetting sugar in the same recipe. Oops. lol.
But these look absolutely delicious. I want to give them a try!
Yum! I have a feeling when I make these that I'm going to eat the entire pan in one sitting! Can't wait to make these!
I have never had am O Henry! bar before your recipe looks amazing - one I so have to try!
Ok these bars a so dangerous! How could I possibly make then and not eat them all? They should be called illegal bars!
Those look delicious! I'm definitely going to have to make them myself.
Love that this recipe takes no time at all to make, thanks! I'll be making it very soon!
You really went the roundabout way to get to this recipe! haha! It sounds great though!
I have got to give this a try!
O WOW!! Looks like I will have to start my diet tomorrow! MUST. HAVE. THESE!
I used to love these as a kid! My mom would make them for us when I was younger, and seeing your post made me SO nostalgic! I have to have one now!! 😀
~Cathy~
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Those are so easy. Easy enough for me to make them without totally messing them up LOL 🙂 I need to try these.
I want to take a bite out of one of those right now. Looks delicious!
These sound really yummy! And I have a bunch of crunchy peanut butter I got for super cheap that I need to use up. so it's pretty much like I HAVE to make them 🙂
I think my worst kitchen screw up was when I put dry tortillas under the broiler in the oven and they caught on fire. As in smoke billowing out of the oven kind of fire. It was bad 🙂
Ooh yes! You definitely need to give these a try then. 😉
Oh man!!! Ha! Now that is a screw up! I did something similar when I blew a pot of steam and somehow my brother in law's rice maker caught on fire. Still have no idea how that was possible, but it happened! LOL!