Peanut Butter Bars

1 c. flour
1 c. rolled oats, quick or regular
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 t. soda
1/4 t. salt
1/2 c. margarine, softened
1/3 c. peanut butter (creamy)
1 egg
1/2 t. vanilla

Blend all ingredients with a mixer until coarse crumbs. Press into a buttered 9 x 13 pan. Bake @ 350 degrees 20-25 min.
Sprinkle immediately with chocolate chips (about 1 cup). Let sit 5 minutes, then spread evenly.
OR,
Frost with peanut butter and chocolate frosting. (My favorite!)


Peanut Butter Frosting
1 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. peanut butter
milk (canned or fresh); to consistency (about 3 T.)

Mix until smooth.


Chocolate Frosting
2 c. powdered sugar
1 T. margarine
2 T. cocoa
hot water (about 3-4 T.)
dash of salt

Mix until smooth.


Catherine S.