Elephant Stomp Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine oats and 1/2 cup flour in a bowl.
2. 2
   Beat 1/4 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add brown sugar and peanut butter, beating well.
3. 3
   Add one egg, beating until blended.
4. 4
   Add oat mixture, stirring until blended.
5. 5
   Remove 1/4 cup peanut butter mixture and reserve.
6. 6
   Add peanuts to remaining peanut butter mixture (if desired). Press evenly in a lightly greased 13x9-inch pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Cool crust.
8. 8
   Beat remaining 1 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixture until creamy; gradually add granuated sugar, beating well.
9. 9
   Add remaining 4 eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended.
10. 10
    Stir in cocoa and remaining 1/2 cup flour. Spread batter over crust, and sprinkle with reserved peanut butter mixture.
11. 11
    Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Cool and cut brownies into 2 inch squares.