Portion Size: 2” x 2” square

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup peanut butter, plus 2 tablespoons for frosting	Divided
¼ cup margarine
1 egg
1 tablespoon nonfat milk, plus 2 tablespoons for frosting	Divided
½ teaspoon vanilla, plus ¾ teaspoon for frosting	Divided
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup quick cooking rolled oats
2¼ cup powder sugar for frosting

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance
1	Combine about half of the flour, the brown sugar, ¼ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup margarine, egg, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and baking soda.
2	Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed to high speed till thoroughly combined.
3	Beat in remaining flour. Stir in oats. Spread batter into an ungreased 8X8X2 inch pan.
4	Bake in a 375°F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F for 15 seconds.
5	In a bowl beat 2 tablespoons peanut butter till fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar and beating well.
6	Slowly beat in 2 tablespoons milk and ¾ teaspoon vanilla and then the remaining 1¼ cup sugar.
7	Add additional milk if needed to make of spreading consistency.  Spread on cool peanut butter bars.