Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

by Debra Carlton

¾ C. butter               ¾ c. peanut butter

½ C. sugar                ¾ tsp. baking soda

1 C. brown sugar            ¾ tsp. salt

1 egg                              1 ½ c. flour

1 tsp. vanilla               2 ¼ c. oatmeal

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Mix together and press into a greased 9x13 pan.  Bake for 15 minutes @ 350º.  Once it has completely cooled, spread top with a thin layer of peanut butter.

CHOCOLATE TOPPING: (use large pot)

½ c. butter

4 tbsp. cocoa

4-5 tbsp. milk

éBRING TO A BOIL- BOIL for ONE MINUTE ONLY! é

ADD: 3 ½ c. powdered sugar directly into pot with electric hand mixer.

Mix until smooth.  Quickly pour on top and let cool.