cookies that are good for your soul

when searching through my recipes to find something to take for the "soul food sampler" at church, i came across this cookie recipe that i haven't had in years, and the thought of yummy peanut butter fingers sent warm fuzzies all the way down to my toes. they're hardly good-for-you treats, but they're definitely good for your soul.

peanut butter fingers

(from janice gamiere)

1/2 C. margarine

1/2 C. sugar

1/2 C. brown sugar

1 egg

1/3 C. peanut butter

1/2 tsp. soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 C. flour

1 C. quick oats

6 oz. chocolate chips

peanut butter drizzle:

1/4 c. peanut butter

1/2 C. powdered sugar

4 T. milk

1) cream margarine and sugars

2) blend in egg, peanut butter, soda, salt and vanilla

3) stir in flour and oats

4) spread into greased 13 x 9 pan; bake 20 - 25 minutes (350∞)

5) immediately on removing from oven, sprinkle 6 oz. chocolate chips, let stand 5 min. and spread evenly.

6) drizzle with peanut butter mixture

if you're going to pack this one to take somewhere, make it a day ahead as it takes some time for the top to get "unsticky"

i wish i had a really nicely styled photo of the finished product, but trust me, this recipe is worth a try.