Peanut Butter Bars

A perfect back-to-school snack. Did you ever have these with your school lunches? I think it's the only way the school ever got people to eat lunch on fish stick day. It worked for me! These are super quick and easy and delicious. Every time I make them they literally fly off the plate. Enjoy! And make sure you have a nice tall glass of milk on hand, and plenty of people to share these with because they are addictive!

Peanut Butter Bars

Bars

1 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

2 cups oatmeal (quick cooking or old-fashioned, either will work)

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Frosting

1/2 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup milk

1 tsp. vanilla

3 cups powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray jelly-roll pan (or half sheet, 13 x 18 inches) with cooking spray.

2. In bowl of large electric mixer cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add dry ingredients and mix on low just until all ingredients are incorporated, 1 - 2 minutes.

3. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until very light golden brown (it will still look doughy, but you don't want to overcook it! This is the key to chewy and delicious bars). Cool completely.

4. In large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add remaining frosting ingredients and mix on low until combined. Increase speed to medium-high and mix until light and creamy, 4-5 minutes. Spread evenly over bars and cut into squares to serve. Serves 35 - 48.