Peanut Butter Bars

I sometimes substitute the graham crackers with vanilla wafers or nutter butter cookies.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS

(makes 12)

Bar Ingredients:

*1 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly 

*1 cup creamy peanut butter

*1 3/4 cup powdered sugar

*2 cups graham cracker crumbs

Frosting Ingredients:

*1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

*1 cup milk chocolate chips

*1/4 cup peanut butter

Bar Directions:

~Line a 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.

~Crush 2 cups graham crackers in a food processor or in a zip-lock bag.

~In a large bowl, melt 1 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1 cup butter in a microwave.

~Beat in 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture.

~Fold in the graham cracker crumbs.

~Press mixture into prepared 8x8 inch pan.

Frosting Ingredients:

~In a medium bowl, melt 1 cup semi-chocolate chips, 1 cup milk chocolate chips, and 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave.  Stirring every 15 seconds until chocolate is melted (about 30-45 seconds).

~Spread evenly onto bars.

~Cover and chill for at least 90 minutes.

~Cut into 12 equal pieces.