LAYERED PEANUT BUTTER BARS

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Layers of rich peanut butter cookie, peanut butter filling and chocolate frosting beg to be indulged in.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir all Cookie Base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In small bowl, beat all Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over cookie base.
In microwavable bowl, microwave all Frosting ingredients on High 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Cool 10 minutes; spread over filling. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g