CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS

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Make and share this Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h12m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box brownie mix
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
whipped cream, chopped peanuts, chocolate-peanut butter candies and caramel sauce, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line pan with foil, allowing sides to overhang; spray foil.
  • In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar.
  • Mix in melted butter.
  • Press crumb mixture into prepared pan.
  • Bake until golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cakelike brownies (adding 1/4 cup water, 1/3 cup oil and 3 eggs).
  • Fold in chopped nuts.
  • Pour batter into crust-lined pan.
  • Return to 350°F oven; bake until brownie is just set and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • With electric mixer in medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add peanut butter and confectioners' sugar; beat until just blended (it will look lumpy).
  • Add milk; beat lightly to loosen mixture.
  • In separate bowl, whip 1 cup of the cream and gently fold into peanut butter mixture.
  • Spread mousse evenly over cooled brownie.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat remaining 1/2 cup cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just boiling.
  • Remove from heat; add corn syrup and chocolate chips.
  • Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Pour glaze over chilled mousse and spread to cover completely.
  • Return to refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Run a small knife around inside of pan and lift out brownie.
  • Heat knife under hot running water and trim edges.
  • Slice brownie, rinsing knife after each cut, into 5 strips about 1-1/2 inches wide.
  • Cut each strip into 5 pieces about 1-1/2 inches square.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with whipped cream, nuts, candy and caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 53.9, Sodium 171.6, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 5.1

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