Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Ingredients

For the peanut butter layer: 

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

For the chocolate topping:

• 12 ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

To make peanut butter layer:

1. Line 13x9 pan with foil or parchment paper.
2. Melt butter. 
3. Add melted butter and peanut butter to a large mixing bowl.
4. Mix until thoroughly combined.
5. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
6. Add graham cracker crumbs and mix well.
7. Scoop mixture into 13x9 pan and press it into an even layer.

To make chocolate topping:

1. Add the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of peanut butter to microwave safe bowl.
2. Microwave in 20 second increments and stir well until completely melted.
3. Pour melted chocolate on top of peanut butter layer.
4. Spread chocolate into an even layer.
5. Cover the pan tightly.
6. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Source — Janet Falgout
Prepared by Devin Falgout
Louisiana Anthology
December 14, 2021