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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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The combination of peanut butter and oatmeal makes these bars popular. My children love them with a cold glass of milk, and I've taken them to many church suppers, too. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
2/3 cup peanut butter |
2 eggs |
1/3 cup water |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
icing: |
1/3 cup butter, softened |
2/3 cup peanut butter |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/3 cup 2% milk |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, sugars and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt; beat into creamed mixture just until combined. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
2. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
3. In a small bowl, beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Pour over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 2 dozen.
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