PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS 
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
3 tbsp. peanut butter

FROSTING:

2 squares melted chocolate
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 to 2 c. powdered sugar

Mix together flour, soda, salt, brown sugar and oatmeal. Add the shortening, peanut butter and butter. Mix with hands. Put on 10 x 15 inch baking sheet or 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Frost while warm.

Frosting: Blend chocolate, butter, vanilla and milk. Add enough powdered sugar to make mixture of spreading consistency. You can omit Frosting by sprinkling chocolate chips and bars before baking (press into dough).

 

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