Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut Butter Bars
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. butter
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 1/4 t. salt
1 1/2 t. baking soda
3 c. quick oats

Frosting:
3 T. cocoa powder
1/2 c. butter
3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
6 T. milk

Cream sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour, salt, baking soda, and oats. Mix well and press into a large ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325F for 10 minutes; raise heat to 375F and bake for 10-15 minutes longer. In a large saucepan, melt cocoa butter; add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Stir until smooth and creamy; frost bars. Makes 20 servings.

Everyone should have this recipe in their kitchen. I never realized, though, that it calls for 4 sticks of butter...yikes...