Peanut Butter Bars III

Children and adults all love these quick and easy peanut butter bars with a peanut butter frosting.

• Calories: 460 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir in flour and salt. Mix well. Spread in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch buttered pan.

Step 2

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes. Let cool.

Step 3

To Make Frosting: Mix together confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add just enough milk for the proper consistency. Frost cooled bars.