Chocolate Peanut Squares Recipe

By Effimiya

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, divided
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, divided
• 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 3/4 cup butter and two ounces of chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in cracker crumbs and peanuts.
Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Spread over chocolate layer. Melt the remaining butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate until set. Cut into squares. Yield: 2 dozen.