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Peanut Butter Bars III

SUBMITTED BY: Miss Daisy  PHOTO BY: GODSGIRL 

"My grandkids love these. Very easy to make."
Peanut Butter Bars III Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 13 times with an average star rating of 3.4
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir in flour and salt. Mix well. Spread in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch buttered pan.
  2. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes. Let cool.
  3. To Make Frosting: Mix together confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add just enough milk for the proper consistency. Frost cooled bars.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2008 by GODSGIRL 
This is an excellent recipe with just a few changes. First I halved the recipe except used 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 30, 2008 by Mom2aMonster 
My husband requested "bars like school used to make" so despite to bad reviews I tried this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 31, 2008 by KRISTINLYNN145 
After baking the bars, they were way to salty, and did not hold together at all. It needed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 24, 2004 by DECOCOA 
Did I miss something in the recipe? My so-called dough was very crumble like and after baking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 8, 2004 by KAT 
I did not care for these, however my husband & son thought they were pretty good. Way too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by NICKELS6 
My family loves these. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by SWART 
This is a very good recipes it's easy, you have everything in your pantry for it and it's yummy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 9, 2007 by Rona Bradley 
I made these for a pot luck, and they didn't get put out because someone had a peanut allergy.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 8, 2003 by ANDYJEAN 
This was exactly what I was looking for, and these are the same bars that I ate in school. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 2, 2003 by MBPG 
This was sweet and satisfying. I didn't have any choc. chips, coconut, or raisins in the... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Peanut Butter Bars III

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 460

  • Total Fat: 24.4g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 169mg
  • Total Carbs: 56.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 5.7g

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