Categories: Cookie Bars, brownies

Ingredients

• 2 C all-purpose flour
• 11/2 T baking powder
• 1 t salt
• 1 C shortening
• 1 C peanut butter
• 1 lb. packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 T vanilla
• 1/4 C chopped peanuts
• Frosting:
• 1 lb. confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 C peanut butter
• 1/2 C shortening
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t vanilla
• ⅓ C hot water

Directions

1. oven to 350. Coat 2 13×9×2 inch baking pans with cooking spray.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes. Add eggs; beat 3 minutes more. Add vanilla.

4. On low speed, beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the peanuts.

5. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool slightly.

6. Frosting: Beat confectioner’s sugar, peanut butter, shortening, salt and vanilla. Add hot water a little at a time. Beat until smooth. Spread over blondes while still warm.

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