Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Yummy Peanut Butter Bars


I thought I'd share this recipe because it's my most requested one.  They taste just like the ones in elementary school!  It's actually not my own recipe, but one in a compiled cookbook I got in young women's.   

Peanut Butter Bars


Cream together: 1 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1 c. butter

Add: 2 eggs, 3/4 c. peanut butter, 1 t. vanilla

Add: 2 c. flour, 1 t. baking soda, 1/2 t. salt, 2 c. rolled oats

Bake on greased 10x15" pan at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Spread with 1 cup whipped peanut butter (beat peanut butter with electric mixer 2-3 minutes). Spread with chocolate frosting (cocoa, powdered sugar, etc.) when completely cool.

* I make my own frosting according to the directions on the back of the Hershey's baking cocoa container, since store bought frosting contains trans fat.

3 comments:

Crissy said...

I loved those elementary school peanut butter bars... now I am trying to remember if they were always paired with the enchiladas or the roast beef sandwiches... I'm pretty sure it was one of those two meals. I can't wait to make them!!

Joey, Amber, Ken , Ellie, Bruce and Patrick said...

I can't wait to try the new recipe! Thanks!

Amy said...

I love the peanut butter bars and couldn't find a good recipe. I am excited to try this, thanks!!