Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Peanut Butter bars

2/3 c. flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. butter
1 egg
1 T. milk
1/2 t. vanilla
1/4 t. soda
1/4 c. quick oats

Combine half of the flour, the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, egg, milk, vanilla, and soda. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed till thoroughly combined. Beat in remaining flour. Stir in oats. Spread batter into an ungreased 8x8x2 baking pan.

Bake 375 for 15-18 minutes or till a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan and frost with peanut butter frosting

Peanut Butter Frosting

1/4 C. peanut butter creamy
2 1/3 C. powdered sugar
1/8 C. milk
3/4 t. vanilla

Beat 1 cup p. sugar with P.B. then beat in milk. Add remaining p. sugar and if necessary a little more milk until spreading consistency.

-Marla c/o Better Homes and Gardens

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