For part 2 of the first round of the men’s NCAA tournament and the opening day of the women’s tournament,  I present peanut butter bars with peanut butter frosting and topped with some mini m&ms.  

Remember to scoop your flour from your flour bag into your measuring cup so you get the right amount.  Also, preheat your oven for 20 minutes before baking so it cycles to the right temp.

• Ingredients
• 2/3 cup crisco
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions – preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a 9×13 pan with tin foil and spray with baking spray.  In a bowl, cream crisco, brown sugar, peanut butter and sugar.  Add eggs and vanilla.  Blend in dry ingredients.  Evenly spread into prepared pan.  Bake 22 to 26 minutes ( no longer).  Cool completely.

• Frosting ingredients
• 6 tbs  butter
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1-2 tbs milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2m3 cups powdered sugar

Directions – in a microwave safe bowl, melt butter and peanut butter 45 seconds to 1 minutes.  Add milk and vanilla.  Blend in powdered sugar.  Add more milk if you want a thinner consistency.    Frost bars.  Cut and store in covered container.

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