TRIPLE-LAYER PEANUT BARS

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These chocolaty bars Orlena Berry shares from Mustang, Oklahoma make a scrumptious noon-time treat or afternoon pick-me-up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, peanut butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour until well combined (mixture will be crumbly). , Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool., For filling, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the milk and butter over low heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts and vanilla. Spread evenly over crust. , Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for a few minutes to soften, then spread over filling. Sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.