Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers

Name: Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
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

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

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

Directions

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.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 329 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers in Quick Cooking September/October 2001

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NanZim

Apr 13, 2017

My husband enjoys just about anything with chocolate and peanut butter together. These were easy to make and he really enjoyed them.
Michelle5472

Apr 21, 2015

Oh my gosh, you have to try these. Unbelievably good!
Roselynnwitvoet

Oct 14, 2014

I made these and they were an immediate family favorite! Everyone's been asking me for this recipe! Trust me, they're great! I prefer not to cook them too long to give them a more soft texture.
JenniSchulzDC

Aug 25, 2014

Followed recipe as is. Perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate, was quite rich but delicious. Tastes like Reeses-Peanut-Butter cups but without chocolate the whole way around.
mko

Feb 18, 2011

Fantastic!