peanut butter squares

Name: Peanut Butter Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) shortening; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup(s) peanut butter; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup(s) water; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) quick cooking oats; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; ## ICING; 1/3 cup(s) butter, softened; 2/3 cup(s) peanut butter; 2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup(s) milk

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Cynthia Brogan

Connell, WA

Updated on Nov 6, 2010

Found this recipe in a Taste of Home booklet.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup peanut butter
2 large 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

How To Make peanut butter squares

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream sugars, shortening and peanut butter.

Step 2

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 3

Add water and vanilla; mix well.
Step 4

Combine the dry ingredients and then mix wet and dry ingredients until combined.
Step 5

Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1in. baking pan.
Step 6

Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Pour over warm bars. Cool.
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