My grandkids love these. Very easy to make.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Directions
- Cream together shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir in flour and salt. Mix well. Spread in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch buttered pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes. Let cool.
- To Make Frosting: Mix together confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add just enough milk for the proper consistency. Frost cooled bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 460 kcal
Carbohydrates: 56.5 g
Cholesterol: 21 mg
Fat: 24.4 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 5.7 g
Sodium: 169 mg