Frosted Peanut Butter Bars

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
2. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3. For frosting, in a small bowl, cream the peanut butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars.
4. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/frosted-peanut-butter-bars/ (may not work)