Peanut Butter Bars

INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 c. salted butter, softened
2 1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
2 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. peanut butter
4 1/2 c. flour
4 1/2 c. oatmeal (not instant)
5 eggs

DIRECTIONS

Cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and peanut butter. Add salt, baking soda, flour and oatmeal. (*This recipe makes 2 large cookie sheet pans of peanut butter bars and requires a larger kitchen aid mixer. You can 1/2 the recipe for 1 pan.)

Fudge Frosting

3 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. salted butter

1/2 c. cocoa powder

1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk

2 T. vanilla

7 c. powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, add brown sugar, butter, cocoa powder and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth. Pour equally over the 2 pans of peanut butter bars. Spread and let cool.