CHEWY PEANUT BROWNIE BARS

Chewy Peanut Brownie Bars image

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST
1 (1-pound 3.5-oz) package fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 egg
FILLING
1 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup unsalted peanuts
1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate
7 1/2 teaspoons water
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients mix well. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.In small bowl, beat corn syrup and peanut butter at low speed until well blended. Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Spread filling evenly over crust to within 1/2 inch of edges.Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are firm and center is just firm to the touch. Cool completely.In small saucepan over low heat, heat 1 tablespoon margarine, chocolate and water, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla blend until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled brownies. Let stand until set. Cut into bars.HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: Add 1/4 cup flour to dry brownie mix. Bake as directed above.Nutrition Per Serving (1 bar): Calories 140 Protein 2g Carbohydrate 18g Fat 7g Sodium 85mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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