Peanut Butter Bars

Remember in school (back when they allowed us to have desserts) the yummy donuts, the delicous peanut butter bars...aww that sounds great! I got this recipe from the old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. Everytime I make them they disappear quickly. I am making them today for my husband's family dinner. I always make a double batch when I visit them because everyone wants to have more than one! Here is the recipe...


Peanut Butter Bars

1 c flour
1 c quick rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 c peanut butter
1/4 c milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars together. Add egg, peanut butter, milk, and vanilla and mix well. Combine flour, oats, and baking soda and then add to butter mixture. Mix until incorporated. Spray cooking dish and pour mixture onto dish. Bake in oven for 18-20 minutes. Immediately after removing from oven pour chocolate chips on top and return to oven for one minute. Spread melted chocolate over top of bars. For an extra touch you can make this frosting to drizzle over the top of the bars. Mix 1/4 c powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp peanut butter, and 2-3 Tbsp milk.

These are yummy anytime of the year and anytime of the day! Enjoy!