Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars

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I made these this past weekend for an event. They went over very very well.  So well, that I was asked to make them again. Oh, and I was also asked to share the recipe, which came from here. (I changed a couple things, but for the most part it stayed the same!) And I know this isn’t the most awesomely healthy thing to be posting…. but it sure is a good one!!

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars with Peanut Butter Frosting

INGREDIENTS
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup oatmeal

Peanut Butter Frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2-3 Tbsp. milk
1-1 3/4 cup powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Cream butter, peanut butter and sugars in a large bowl. Beat in egg. Add flour, baking soda, and oatmeal and mix until well combined. Press into an ungreased 8×8 pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.

2. To make the frosting, combine the butter, peanut butter, and vanilla in a medium sized bowl. Whip until light and fluffy…and the powdered sugar. Whip until incorporated.