PEANUT CHOCOLATE BARS

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Sue Thomas of Casa Grande, Arizona uses common pantry items to whip up these bars. Peanut butter combines with a cake mix for a tender crust. Then a rich layer of cream cheese is topped with chocolate chips and nuts before baking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 cup peanut butter, divided
1 large egg
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, 2/3 cup peanut butter and egg until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , In another large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining peanut butter until smooth. Gradually beat in milk and sugar. Carefully spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanuts., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.