CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER CASSEROLE

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Casserole image

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup coarsely chopped honey roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons chocolate-covered graham cracker cookies, crumbled
whipped cream (optional) or ice cream (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar and baking powder.
Add the milk, oil and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
Stir in the peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Pour mixture into ungreased 1 quart casserole; set aside.
In bowl, combine the remaining sugar and cocoa.
Gradually stir in boiling water.
Pour mixture over batter in dish.
Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick in cake portion comes out clean.
Remove and sprinkle with peanuts and graham cracker crumbs.
Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.