Peanut Butter Squares Recipe

Ingredients

FILLING:
¾ cup cold butter (no substitutes)
2 squares (1oz. each) semisweet chocolate
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped salted peanuts
¼ cup toasted wheat germ
2 packages(8oz. each)cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
TOPPING:
4 squares semisweet chocolate
¼ cup butter

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave safe bowl, heat butter and chocolate on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30-60 seconds longer or until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cracker crumbs, coconut, peanuts and wheat germ. Press into a greased 13x9x2” pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, combine filling ingredients; mix well. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate and butter on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until melted; stir until smooth. Pour over filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until topping is set. Cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 4 dozen.