Peanut Butter Fingers 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips For The Glaze: 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup confectioners' sugar 4 to 6 tbsp milk 1 cup chopped peanuts In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, and both of the sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Pour into a greased 15 x 10 inch baking pan. Bake at 325 F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Allow the chips to soften for a few minutes. Spread over the bars. For The Glaze: In a small bowl, beat the peanut butter and the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Carefully spread over the warm bars. Sprinkle with the peanuts. Cool before cutting into bars. Makes 5 dozen bars. Enjoy. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
