FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS

Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers image

I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch baking. Topped with extra peanut butter and chocolate frosting, the chewy bars became a family favorite that day when she brought us a plateful and shared the recipe. -Leah Gallington Corona, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 to 8 tablespoons milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 cup peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on a wire rack, about 12 minutes. Spread with remaining peanut butter. Cool completely. , In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over peanut butter. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.