Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars I

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“You can't go wrong with this combination!” - by Lanie Goldsmith

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Original recipe yields 3 dozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
To make Pastry: Cream together 2/3 cup butter and brown sugar. Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well blended.
Separate the eggs and beat in the yolks. Add in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and mix well.
Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
To make the Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, chopped peanuts, peanut butter, egg whites, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Melt 1/4 cup of butter or margarine and stir into mixture.
Turn off oven and remove pan. Let cool for about 2 minutes. Spread topping over pastry. Sprinkle chocolate chips over topping and return to warm oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Spread chocolate over topping, like a frosting. Let cool before cutting.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
444 cal
22%

Fat
29.5 g
45%

Carbs
41.6 g
13%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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cook girl

Aug. 6, 2003

"These were soo good! My whole family loved them! But you can only eat a few because they are sooooo rich!..." See more"

NADJAMAIR

Aug. 29, 2002

"It is easier if you microwave the peanut butter mixture and chocolate chips until melted. Spread peanut butter mixture first, then the chocolate. No baking necessary...." See more"

Tiffany W.

Nov. 29, 2007

"I kind of recommend these. I followed the directions thoroughly and the came out very mushy. The bottom layer would not harden. The were great, however, after they sat in the fridge for a couple hour..." See mores."

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