Peanut Butter Blondies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

Frosting

• 1 lb confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup hot water

Directions

1. 1

   1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat two 13x9 inch baking pans with cooking spray.

2. 2

   2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   3. In a large bowl, beat shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes. Add eggs; beat 3 minutes more. Add vanilla.

4. 4

   4. On low speed, beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the peanuts.

5. 5

   5. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool slightly.

6. 6

   6. Frosting: Beat confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, shortening, salt, and vanilla. Add hot water, a little at a time Beat until smooth. Spread over blondies while still warm.