PEANUT BUTTER NANAIMO BARS

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I'm a big fan of peanut butter and a big fan of chocolate-when i found this recipe in a style at home magazine, i thought it would be great! let me know what you think. prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by um-um-good

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 4h

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
3/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups smooth peanut butter
1/3 cup butter
3 cups icing sugar
1/3 cup milk
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • whisk together butter, sugar and eggs.
  • add crumbs, coconut, peanuts and cocoa powder-mix thoroughly.
  • press into greased 9x13 pan.
  • bake 350 until firm (12 to 15 minutes).
  • let cool.
  • FILLING:.
  • over medium heat, melt peanut butter and butter til smooth.
  • take off heat and add sugar 1 cup at a time.
  • add milk, stir until smooth.
  • spread onto cooled base and chill until firm,about 1 hour.
  • TOPPING:.
  • melt the choclate and butter in a bowl over a sauecpan of hot water.
  • spread ontop of filling.
  • sprinkle with nuts.
  • refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 24.3, Sodium 156.7, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 13.7, Protein 5.1

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