Peanut Butter Oatcakes

Submitted by Asian Sensation

"You know those delicious oatcakes you can sometimes buy at local coffee shops? After several trials I have finally come up with a recipe that satisfies my oatcake craving (and gives my bank account a break!). Hope you enjoy the yummy melt-in-your-mouth texture of this as much as I do =)"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 oatcakes
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or 2 pinches)
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3⁄4 cup peanut butter
• 3⁄4 cup cold water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Using a food processor or blender, grind 1 cups of oats until fine.
3. In a large bowl, mix ground oats, the remaining 1/2 cup of oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
4. Add peanut butter to dry ingredients and mix with spoon or hands. Texture will be crumbly.
5. Add cold water and vanilla extract and mix well to combine.
6. Grease an 8x8" baking dish. Press oatcake batter into dish.
7. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.
8. If desired, melt 1/4 cup of chocolate chips and drizzle over oatcakes.
9. Enjoy!