Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers

By newbaucher

I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch baking. Topped with extra peanut butter and chocolate frosting, the chewy bars became a family favorite that day when she brought us a plateful and shared the recipe. -Leah Gallington Corona, California

Ingredients

• CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
• 1 egg
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 to 8 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 cup peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on a wire rack, about 12 minutes. Spread with remaining peanut butter. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over peanut butter. Cut into bars. Yield: about 3 dozen.
Editor's Note: Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 329 calories, 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 228 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.