Chocolate-peanut butter bars

Chocolate-peanut butter bars

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla - 3/4 tsp
• granulated sugar - 1/2 c
• pkg - 1 oz
• packed brown sugar - 1/2 c
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flour
• water - 2 Tbsp
• baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• baking soda - 3/4 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 1/2 c
• powdered sugar - 1 c
• margarine - 3 Tbsp
• peanut butter - 1/2 c
• hot water
• chopped salted peanuts - 1/2 c
• Mix sugars, shortening, peanut butter and egg

How to make chocolate-peanut butter bars:

Heat oven to 375°. Mix sugars, shortening, peanut butter and egg. Stir in water, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips.

Spread in greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake about 20 minutes. Spread with Chocolate Glaze while warm. Sprinkle with peanuts. Cut into bars.Chocolate Glaze:2 (1 oz. each) sq. unsweetened chocolate3 Tbsp. margarine1 c. powdered sugar3/4 tsp. vanilla about 2 Tbsp. hot water Heat chocolate and margarine over low heat until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and of desired consistency.

Recipe categories: Holiday, < 30 mins, Christmas.