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Peanut Butter Squares
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 48
I grew up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and spent a lot of time in the kitchen with my mom and grandmother making Pennsylvania Dutch classics. This scrumptious recipe, which combines two of our favorite flavors, is one I adapted. -Rachel Keller, Roanoke, Virginia
Ingredients:
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
filling:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
topping:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
Directions:
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in the cracker crumbs, coconut, peanuts and wheat germ. Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Pour over filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until topping is set. Cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 4 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com