Quick Oatmeal Chewy Bars

Another bar cookie recipe that my family loves.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 3  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1⁄4 cups peanut butter, divided
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  cup quick oats
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup hot water
• 2  tablespoons  cocoa
• 2  cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Prehaet oven to 350.
2. Combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar, syrup, eggs and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
3. Add one cup peanut butter and mix.
4. Stir in flour, oats and salt.
5. Spread in a 13 x 9 pan.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
7. In saucepan combine 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup water and heat to boiling.
8. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup peanut butter and cocoa and mix.
9. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
10. Pour over bars and spread evenly.
11. Cool and cut into squares.