Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

milk (Almond or soy milk is ok for this, but I recommend unsweetened, or the frosting is too sweet)

2 tsp

vanilla

5 tbsp

dry cocoa powder

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened

3 cups

confectioner's sugar

1 tsp

baking soda

1 cup

unsalted butter, softened

1 cup

granulated sugar

1 cup

packed light brown sugar

2 tsp

vanilla extract

large eggs

1 tsp

salt

2 cups

old fashioned oats

2 1/2 cups

peanut butter, divided

2 cups

all purpose flour