Soft Peanut Butter Squares

Soft peanut butter squares are a great snack packed with all sorts of good things.

Serves: 24 squares, freezes well

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total:  30 min

Ingredients

1-2 tbsp. natural peanut butter, smooth
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup brown sugar, unpacked
1 egg
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup bran
1 cup whole oats
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1-2 tbsp. milk or soy milk, if needed
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar and peanut butter.  Add egg and stir to combine.
2. In a small bowl combine flour with baking soda and baking powder.
3. Add flour mixture and the rest of the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.  Mix well.
4. Add a bit of milk if needed.  The mixture should stay together when pressed.
5. Transfer mixture to a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and flatten with the palm of your hand until about 1/2 inch thick all around.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 20 minutes.
7. Cool for 5 minutes and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
8. Store in an air-tight container.