Peppermint Oat Bars

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and butter. Stir in nuts (mixture will be crumbly). Set aside 3/4 cup for topping.
2. Press the remaining mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips and peppermint candies.
4. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peppermint-oat-bars/ (may not work)