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I should be packing and doing laundry, but that's for another post. I've told my sister I would post this about a month ago...and life got in the way. Here it is. Enjoy. And save me a few. (I can't make this recipe or I will eat the whole pan. It's not good for my thighs but even worse on my tummy. I have a low tolerance for Peanut Butter. It's not fair, since I <3 PB).

Peanut Butter Bars

3/4 C shortening

3/4 C sugar

3/4 C brown sugar

3/4 C peanut butter

2 eggs

1 t Vanilla

1/2 t salt

3/4 t baking soda

1&1/2 C flour

1&1/2 C oats 

Cream sugars, shortening and peanut butter. Add eggs and vanilla and mix. Add remaining ingredients and mix. Spread in a jelly roll pan with floured hands. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 mins. Allow to cool slightly. 

Spread a layer of peanut butter over bars while still warm. (It's divine if you add a dab of milk and powdered sugar to the peanut butter and it's easier to spread. I also use a knife to spread instead of a spatula or rubber scraper. It's much easier when it's warm). Cool completely and top with chocolate frosting. (I actually frost and eat them before they have cooled completely. I have not self control).

I love this chocolate frosting, but you could always buy it too. 

1/3 C butter

1/2 C cocoa

4&1/2 C powdered sugar

1&1/2 t vanilla

1/4 C milk

Cream all ingredients but milk. Then gradually add the milk. It makes a generous amount. 

Then share with those you love the most. And it helps to get a cute model that enjoys it. Notice one in each hand? Let me know and the next time I make them I can share with you. :)