Peanut Butter and Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

OK, this recipe is neither original nor aligned with the stated assignment, but I made this treat to bring to a friend's house and it was delicious. I recommend serving it with a good cup of coffee, like Dana's french vanilla brew.

I am constantly on the lookout for foods that contain both peanut butter and chocolate. That's why the leftover bars went to work with Mike today. I've learned to exercise Willpower by Proximity, which means I arrange to give away goodies that are too tempting to keep in the kitchen.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
1 c all-purpose flour
1 c quick-cooking oats
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c margarine
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 c peanut butter
1/4 c milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c chocolate chips
1/4 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp peanut butter
3 Tbsp milk

Spray a 13x9x2 pan with cooking spray. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, amd 1/4 tsp salt. In a separate bowl, beat margarine and sugars, then beat in egg. Add the 1/3 c peanut butter, vanilla, and 1/4 c milk and continue beating until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture and beat until smooth, then pour into the pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, then immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
Combine the rematining powdered sugar and peanut butter in a small bowl. Gradually add in enough milk to create a drizzling consistency. Drizzle this over the top of the bars. Let the bars stand for several hours before serving.
This is supposed to make 36 bars, but who are we kidding?