Ingredients
	- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. milk
Directions
Cream first 4 ingredients and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in bowl.  Sift next 3 ingredients together.  Add to creamed mixture, mixing well.  Stir in oats.  Pat firmly into greased 10x15 inch baking pan.  Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes until brown.  Cool completely.  Combine remaining ingredients with 2 tablespoons peanut butter and a dash of salt, blending well.  Frost and cut into bars.
By Robin from Washington, IA