CHOCO-PEANUT BARS DELUXE

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with the classic blend of peanut butter and chocolate. Together, the tender peanutty bar and crunchy chocolate topping are irresistible.-Laura McDowell, Lake Villa, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
2-1/4 cups crisp rice cereal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, peanut butter and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes., For topping, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Stir in cereal. Carefully spread over the top. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

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Ansa Shaikh
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. I highly recommend this recipe!


Soni Baniya
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These bars were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. They're easy to make and they taste great.


Muiiz Mustafa
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Just made these bars and they are amazing! The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is always a winner, and these bars are no exception. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus. I will definitely be making these again.


Evan Smith
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These chocolate peanut butter bars were a huge hit with my family! They were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly gooey and delicious. I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, and I think that was the perfect amount of sweetness. I also added a l