Blondies with Peanut Butter Frosting

Golden brown sugar brownies with a creamy peanut butter frosting.

Recipe Ingredients:

Blondies:
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Peanut Butter Frosting:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter, any style
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

Cooking Directions:

1. For Blondies: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and set aside.
2. In mixing bowl cream together shortening and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in flour and salt. Mix well. Spread in prepared baking pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, or until inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack before frosting.
4. For Peanut Butter Frosting: Combine together powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and milk, mixing well. Add a few more drops of milk if necessary for the proper consistency. Frost cooled bars.

Makes 24 blondies.