Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars


by LeAnn R.Ralph - Date: 2007-03-21 - Word Count: 170 Share This!

1/2 cup butter1/2 cup shortening1 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup peanut butter1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon soda3 cups dry oatmeal

(I have used both quick-cooking or old-fashioned)

Cream the shortening, butter and sugars. Stir in the eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Stir in remaining ingredients. Put in a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool. Frost with chocolate frosting.

Chocolate Frosting1 2/3 cup sugar6 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons milk2/3 cup chocolate chips

Boil the sugar, butter and milk for 30 seconds. Stir in the chocolate chips until smooth. Pour the frosting over the oatmeal bars and allow to cool before cutting.

© 2007 LeAnn R. RalphLeAnn R. Ralph is the author of books about growing up on a small family dairy farm 40 years ago. The Midwest Book Review calls this series of books "Highly recommended reading!" You are invited to sign up for the twice-monthly newsletter from Rural Route 2 -- http://ruralroute2.com

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