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Peanut Butter Squares

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."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 4.4 Read Reviews (8)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by jeffmegashkim 
Amazing, this will be made many times in our home. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2009 by sarahjane872 
I made this recipe last night, but I made it in a 9 x 13 pan. . .so it came out really thick.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by wands 
Everybody at work thought they were great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Sweetteeth 
These are quite good - more like a brownie than a typical sweet square. Without frosting they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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

 
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