Viking VHMD Use and Care Manual - Page 17

Peanut Butter Bars Makes about 3 dozen bars Bars: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ½ (packed) cup light brown sugar ½ cup creamy peanut butter 1 large egg, beaten 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips Icing: 1 cup confectioners' sugar ¼ cup creamy peanut butter ¼ cup whole milk 1. For Bars: Using hand mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter and beat until well mixed. (Note: Scrape down sides of bowl as needed throughout process.) Add egg and vanilla and beat to combine. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda and salt. 3. Using hand mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture; beat until just incorporated. Add chocolate chips, and beat just until distributed evenly. 4. Press into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F until very lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. 5. For Icing: Using hand mixer on low speed, combine icing ingredients. Spread evenly over warm bars. Cut and serve when completely cool. 17