Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut Butter Bars
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 24
Categories : Dessert
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1 1/2 cups shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioner's sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
milk
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1. Cream together shortening and sugar and peanut butter (reserve 2 T Peanut butter for frosting).
2. Add egg and 2 T vanilla & beat well.
3. Stir in flour and salt.
4. Spread mixture into a greased cake pan and bake at 325 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Let cool.
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Frosting:
1. Mix peanut butter, margarine, 1.5 t vanilla, and confectioner's sugar.
2. Add just enough milk for proper spreading consistancy.
3. Frost cooled bars the night before.
4. Cut just before serving - next day.