Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

Details

Servings 18

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; beat until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir in cornflakes. Gently spread over top. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.