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chocolate - peanut butter dream bars

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

These bars are delicious! Photo Courtesy of Betty Crocker.com

(3 ratings)
yield 24 Bars
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For chocolate - peanut butter dream bars

  • COOKIE BASE
  • 1 pkg
    (1 lb 1.5 oz) betty crocker® double chocolate chunk cookie mix
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    cold strong brewed coffee or water
  • 1
    egg
  • FILLING
  • 1 pkg
    (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1
    container, (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1
    bag, (9 oz) miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cup candies, chopped
  • TOPPING
  • 1/4 c
    creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 3 oz
    bittersweet baking chocolate, melted
  • 1 c
    unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

How To Make chocolate - peanut butter dream bars

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13×9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 2
    In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and candies. Spread over cooled cookie base.
  • 3
    In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling. Drizzle mixture over filling. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
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