4 c. rolled oats
2/3 c. butter
1/2 c. dark or light Karo syrup
1 c. brown sugar
3 tsp. vanilla
6 oz. chocolate chips
2/3 c. peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)

Cream sugar and butter. Add oats, Karo syrup and vanilla. Pat into a well greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Spread on bars. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Makes 24 bars.