Ingredients
1-3/4 cups reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, divided1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking sodaFROSTING:4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream 1 cup peanut butter, butter, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be thick).
Spread into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; spread with remaining peanut butter. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Spread over the peanut butter layer. Cut into bars.
