Golden Graham Bars

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups Golden Grahams cereal
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peanuts, divided
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Instructions:———————————————

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-in baking sheet.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and both sugars (about 2 minutes)
   
4. Add eggs and vanilla; and beat until smooth and well combined (no sugar granules should remain).
5. In a bowl combine the  flour with crushed cereal, 3/4 cup oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture mixing until blended.
   
6. Stir in 3/4 cup peanuts, and 2/3 cup chocolate chips.
7. Spread in prepared baking dish.
8. Coarsely chop remaining peanuts; sprinkle over top with remaining oats and chocolate chips.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.