Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars |
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Prep Time: 240 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 240 Minutes Servings: 40 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. whisk together butter, sugar and eggs.
2. add crumbs, coconut, peanuts and cocoa powder-mix thoroughly.
3. press into greased 9x13 pan.
4. bake 350 until firm (12 to 15 minutes).
5. let cool.
6. FILLING:.
7. over medium heat, melt peanut butter and butter til smooth.
8. take off heat and add sugar 1 cup at a time.
9. add milk, stir until smooth.
10. spread onto cooled base and chill until firm,about 1 hour.
11. TOPPING:.
12. melt the choclate and butter in a bowl over a sauecpan of hot water.
13. spread ontop of filling.
14. sprinkle with nuts.
15. refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
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