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Peanut Butter Squares

SUBMITTED BY: Marilyn Hanson

"The combination of peanut butter and oatmeal makes these bars popular. My children love them with a cold glass of milk, and I've taken them to many church suppers, too."

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
ICING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugars and peanut butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt; beat into the creamed mixture until combined. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. In a small mixing bowl, beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Pour over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by SRKELZ

...reminiscent of peanut butter brownies from the bakery in my home town...I used 1 1/2 cup... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by Jessica

Great dessert! I've made these four times in the past month and they get eaten fast. Delicious! MORE

Reviewed on May 31, 2007 by NLCHIPMAN

I made these to bring with me to a family gathering which included all ages with a variety of... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Sweetteeth

These are quite good - more like a brownie than a typical sweet square. Without frosting they... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by Sue

Don't have a 15x10, used two 8x8-too thick took 35'+, frosting melted on cookies-added... MORE