DOUBLE PEANUT BARS

Double Peanut Bars image

Chopped peanuts and peanut butter add a double dose of peanut flavor to these no-bake, cream cheese dessert squares.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

25 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

Mix wafer crumbs, peanuts, granulated sugar and margarine. Remove 2 Tbsp. of the crumb mixture; set aside. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan; set aside.
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter; mix well. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread evenly over crust.
Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Top with the reserved crumb mixture and remaining whipped topping just before serving. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, Protein 6 g