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peanut butter squares

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Recipe by
Cynthia Brogan
Connell, WA

Found this recipe in a Taste of Home booklet.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For peanut butter squares

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 c
    peanut butter
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    quick cooking oats
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • ICING
  • 1/3 c
    butter, softened
  • 2/3 c
    peanut butter
  • 2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 c
    milk

How To Make peanut butter squares

  • 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream sugars, shortening and peanut butter.
  • 2
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 3
    Add water and vanilla; mix well.
  • 4
    Combine the dry ingredients and then mix wet and dry ingredients until combined.
  • 5
    Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1in. baking pan.
  • 6
    Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • 7
    In a small mixing bowl, beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Pour over warm bars. Cool.

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