Best Ever Peanut Butter Bars¶
 Serves |
 Total Time |
|---|---|
| 24 | 21 minutes |
Ingredients¶
0.75 cup butter
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
2.5 tsp baking soda- 0.5 tsp salt
1.5 cups all-purpose flour- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- some creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup butter
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1.5 Tbsp milk- 1.25 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cookware¶
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 separate bowl
- 1 9x13'' pan
- 1 small skillet
- 1 electric beaters
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2¶
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and creamy peanut butter and mix well.
Step 3¶
In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (baking soda, salt, all-purpose flour, old-fashioned rolled oats).
Step 4¶
Add dry ingredients to the creamy mixture. Press firmly into a greased 9x13'' pan.
Step 5¶
Bake at 350 degrees for 17 to 21 minutes or until no longer glossy, but just barely set in the center. Do not over-bake; they will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Step 6¶
Once cool, spread a thin layer of creamy peanut butter over the bars.
Step 7¶
For the Chocolate Frosting: Add butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in unsweetened cocoa powder. Remove from heat and stir in milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth, using electric beaters to get out any lumps, if needed. Spread chocolate frosting over the top of the bars.
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