Chocolate peanut bars

Chocolate peanut bars

Ingredients/Components

• pkg - 1 oz
• egg - 1 item
• 6 oz - 1 c
• white cake mix - 1 (18
• salted peanuts - 3/4 c
• sugar can use Splenda - 1/4 c
• peanut butter, divided - 1 c
• milk 1%, 2% or whole - 1/3 c

How to make chocolate peanut bars:

In a mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, 2/3 cup peanut butter and egg until crumbly. Press into a greased 9 x 13 x 3-inch baking pan.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining peanut butter. Gradually beat in milk and sugar or Splenda. Carefully spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanuts. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in refrigerator. Yields about 2 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Chocolate, Kid Friendly.