No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

By srumbel

I made these on a recent episode of my Food Network show, and they’re too tasty for words! They’re a super-simple no-bake bar that uses mostly pantry ingredients, and they’re a great treat to have in the fridge for after-school snacks…or, in my case, after breakfast snacks.
from thepioneerwoman.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
• 2 sticks Butter, Softened, Plus More For Greasing The Pan
• 1 cup Chunky Peanut Butter
• 2 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 box (12-ounces) Vanilla Wafers
• 1 bag (12 Ounces) Semi-sweet MINI Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup Chopped Peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

For the topping: Using a double boiler or a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes while you make the bars.

For the filling: Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with some butter. Using a stand or electric hand mixer, mix together the butter and chunky peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the powdered sugar a cup at a time.

Add the vanilla wafers to a food processor and process until they are in crumbs. Then add the crumbs and mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture. Spread it evenly into the buttered pan and set aside.

Pour the topping over the base. Spread it out evenly and sprinkle over the chopped peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 20 bars.

Keep refrigerated, as the bars and chocolate will soften at room temperature.

Servings:
20