Frosted Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Name: Frosted Peanut Butter Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup milk; 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

1
In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
2
Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3
For frosting, in a small bowl, cream the peanut butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars.
4
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

1543

kcal

Calories

Fat

278

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup shortening, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Frosted Peanut Butter Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Frosted Peanut Butter Bars

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