Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup peanut butter; ¼ cup shortening; ½ cup packed brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ⅔ cup flour; ¼ cup quick-cooking rolled oats; ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter; 4 ½ cups powdered sugar, divided; ¼ cup milk; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; 2 ounces melted chocolate (optional)

Servings: persons

¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup shortening
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 teaspoon milk
½ teaspoon vanilla
⅔ cup flour
¼ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
4 ½ cups powdered sugar, divided
¼ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
2 ounces melted chocolate (optional)

1
In large mixing bowl,beat peanut butter and shortening til smooth.
2
Add brown sugar and baking soda,beat until combined.
3
Beat in egg,milk and vanilla.
4
Beat in as much flour as you can.
5
Stir in remainingg flour and rolled oats.
6
Spread into ungreased 8x8x2 pan.
7
Bake at 375 for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
8
Cool on wire rack.
9
To frost:beat peanut butter and 2 cups powdered sugar till combined.
10
Slowly beat in milk and vanilla.
11
Beat in 2 1/2 sifted powdered sugar.
12
Beat in additional milk if necessary,to make of spreading consistancy.
13
Spread over cooled cake.
14
Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
15
These are easy to send to loved ones far away.
16
Just line baking pan with foil,lift baked,cooled cookie out in one piece.
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Frost (omit drizzled chocolate) wrap in foil and pack.
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Do not cut.
19
We sent this to my brother when he was in the Navy.
20
Now my son is joining the Navy,so he will be getting these too!

1058

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup shortening, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, 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.

Peanut Butter Bars

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