Peanut Butter Bar Cookies Bev Helling

1 cup brown sugar 1 cup shortening

1/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup oatmeal

1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups flour

Mix all ingredients in order given and mix together with a pastry blender or your hands, then pack into cookie sheet 16 x 12". Pack down firm, but not too tight. Bake at 350 degrees for 20‑25 minutes. Let cool ten minutes, then frost with caramel frosting. Cut into squares while warm.

Frosting

1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cup brown sugar

3 Tablespoons cream

Melt butter, add sugar and cream. Cook until sugar is dissolved ‑‑ about 5 minutes.