Preparation / Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. For crust: Combine oats and flour in medium
bowl. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar with
electric mixer until creamy, about 2 min. Add egg and continue beating
until blended.
Stir in oat mixture (reserve 1 c. and set aside); mix well, mixture will be
crumbly. Press remaining oat mixture firmly onto bottom of ungreased 13 x
9 inch metal baking pan. Bake 10 min. or until light golden brown. Cool
in pan on wire rack 10 min.
For browning filling, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer
in large bowl until creamy, about 2 min. Stir in cocoa and flour; mix
well. Spread over warm crust. Sprinkle evenly with reserved oat mixture.
Bake 30 to 35 min. or until center of brownie mixture feels firm when
lightly touched (do not over bake). Cool completely and cut into bars.
Store tightly covered.
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