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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."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

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

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.