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Frosted Peanut Butter Bars

Recipe By :Taste of Home
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars Cookies
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
Frosting
2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup milk
Topping
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

In a mixing bowl, cream peanut butter, shortening and brown sugar.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
Add milk. Mix well.
Transfer to greased 15x10" baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the
center comes out clean. Cool.
For frosting: In a mixing bowl, cream peanut butter, shortening and
confectioners' sugar. Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading
consistency.
Frost bars.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over
frosting. Refrigerate.