1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour

Mix all ingredients into bowl and press into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. While hot, cover with the following frosting.

FROSTING:

1 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 c. peanut butter
4 tbsp. milk

Mix frosting and spread on top of bars. Top with 1 cup chocolate chips if desired. (For a variety you can use crunchy peanut butter and some chopped pecans - omitting the chocolate chips).