Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut Butter Bars For the bars: 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (plus more for spreading over baked bars) 3/4 Tablespoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups rolled oats For the chocolate frosting: 1/4 cup butter 1 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 Tablespoons milk 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter and mix well. In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to creamy mixture. Press firmly into a greased 9x13'' pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 17-21 minutes. Do not over-bake! They will look just barely set in the center, and they will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely. Once cooled, spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the bars. To make the chocolate frosting: Combine the butter, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Heat until boiling. Stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in confectioners sugar and vanilla. Spread chocolate frosting over the top of the bars. Chocolate will thicken once cooled