Ingredients

  • Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (twenty minute type)
  • 1/2 cup margarine (solid type or butter)
  • Filling
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup (Hershey's)
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese

Method

  • Base:
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, oats, and butter well.
  • Reserve out 1 cup for the top and set aside.
  • Press remainder into a ungreased 9-inch square pan.
  • Filling:
  • Combine all well until smooth.
  • Spread evenly over the base.
  • Sprinkle the reserved one cup of base mixture over top of filling.
  • Bake 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove and cool then cut into squares.