Peanut Butter Bars With Warm Glossy Frosting
Peanut Butter Bars With Warm Glossy Frosting are soft, chewy bars baked in a pan and topped with a smooth peanut butter frosting that melts gently into the surface for a rich, easy dessert.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk adjusted as needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C and grease a 9×13 inch rimmed baking pan well.
- Melt the butter and peanut butter together until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the sugar, then whisk in the eggs, milk, and vanilla until combined.
- Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until smooth, loosening with a little milk if needed.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and peanut butter until a thick, spreadable frosting forms.
- Spread frosting over the warm bars, let set, then slice and serve.