PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Found this great recipe on the internet. This was served in lunch rooms of the past. Loved by all the kids.
Provided by Donna Walker
Categories Cookies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda, then whisk in oatmeal (chopped in blender or food processor) and set aside.
- 3. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together butter, light brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 - 4 minutes. Blend in 3/4 cup of peanut butter. Stir in eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until combined. Mix in vanilla.
- 4. With mixer set on low speed. slowly added in dry ingredients and mix until combined. Spread mixture into an even layer into a 15 by 11 inch rimmed cookie sheet (it will be fairly thin once spread)
- 5. Bake in preheated oven for 13 - 15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then dollop remaining 3/4 cup of peanut butter by spoonfuls over peanut bars. Allow dolloped peanut butter to rest about 1 minute then carefully spread peanut butter into an even layer over the top.
- 6. Prepare chocolate frosting according to directions listed and spread over peanut butter layer. Allow to cool before cutting into squares. store in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature.
- 7. Chocolate Frosting:
- 8. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cocoa powder, then whisk in milk and bring just to a boil. Once mixture reaches a boil, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Add in powdered sugar and mix until well blended. Immediately pour frosting over peanut butter layer and spread into an even layer (frosting sets quickly).
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[email protected]These peanut butter bars are the best thing since sliced bread.
Mohammad Abdul
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are the bomb.
Ramika bhandari Karki
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are incredible.
Md Sayed islam
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are perfect.
SOURAV DATTA
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are delicious.
Sandro BS
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are amazing.
Winter Shoemake
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are the best peanut butter bars I've ever had.
Paramjit Chopra
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Esther Mutheu
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are the perfect dessert for a potluck or party.
Angela Schott
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.
Alagbala Sikiru
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are so easy to make. They're the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.
Maya khan
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are so rich and decadent. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Mario Manuel
[email protected]I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate in these bars. They're the perfect sweet and salty treat.
Cee Walle
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Md. Ramzan Ali
[email protected]I've made these peanut butter bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Bill Mathias
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are amazing! The crust is the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy, and the peanut butter filling is so smooth and creamy.
Mackie Max
[email protected]I love these peanut butter bars! They're so rich and decadent, and the chocolate ganache on top is the perfect finishing touch.
James Bigham
[email protected]These peanut butter bars are the best! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.