ELEPHANT STOMP BROWNIES

Steps:

• Combine oats and 1/2 cup flour in a bowl.
• Beat 1/4 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add brown sugar and peanut butter, beating well.
• Add one egg, beating until blended.
• Add oat mixture, stirring until blended.
• Remove 1/4 cup peanut butter mixture and reserve.
• Add peanuts to remaining peanut butter mixture (if desired). Press evenly in a lightly greased 13x9-inch pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Cool crust.
• Beat remaining 1 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixture until creamy; gradually add granuated sugar, beating well.
• Add remaining 4 eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended.
• Stir in cocoa and remaining 1/2 cup flour. Spread batter over crust, and sprinkle with reserved peanut butter mixture.
• Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Cool and cut brownies into 2 inch squares.