Viking VHMD Use And Care Instructions Manual page 17

Peanut Butter Bars
Makes about 3 dozen bars
Bars:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ (packed) cup light brown sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg, beaten
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
Icing:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup whole milk
1. For Bars: Using hand mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugars together
until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter and beat until well mixed. (Note: Scrape
down sides of bowl as needed throughout process.) Add egg and vanilla and beat
to combine.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda and salt.
3. Using hand mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture;
beat until just incorporated. Add chocolate chips, and beat just until distributed
evenly.
4. Press into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F until
very lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside to
cool for 10 minutes.
5. For Icing: Using hand mixer on low speed, combine icing ingredients. Spread
evenly over warm bars. Cut and serve when completely cool.
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