Monday, June 12, 2006

Peanut Cream Bars

Base
2 cups Pillsbury’s Best All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup margarine or butter, softened
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg

Filling
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs
1 cup peanut butter chips

Glaze
1 oz. (1 square) semi-sweet chocolate
1 teaspoon oil

Heat oven to 350º F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine all base ingredients; mix well. Press mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake at 350º F for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.

In small bowl, beat cream cheese, 2/3 cup brown sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add 2 tablespoons flour and 2 eggs; blend well. Pour filling over partially baked base. Sprinkle peanut butter chips evenly over filling. Return to oven and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool completely.

In small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and oil, stirring constantly. Drizzle over filling. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator. 36 bars.

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