PEANUT BUTTER BARS from KRAFT

This came via Facebook from my niece's daughter-in-law, Kristine.  They are easy and quick to make.

Yield: about 24 squares

Line 9x13 pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan.

Melt: 1/2 cup butter or margarine (I prefer butter) in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH for about 45 seconds.

Add and mix well:

        2 cups powdered sugar

        1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 
                     (about 1 packet of crackers: 10 crackers)

        1 cup Peanut Butter – creamy or chunky (I prefer chunky)

Spread mixture into prepared pan.

Cover with:

        1 ½ pkg. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate* (12 squares) melted.**

Refrigerate until chocolate is set – about one hour.

Lift bars from the pan with the foil.

Cut into squares.

*Semi-sweet chocolate chips can be used, but I found the Baker's semi-sweet chocolate had a better flavor. Make sure it is SEMI-SWEET, not unsweetened!

**Easy melt method: place chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl and microwave on high about 30 seconds. Stir, then heat for another 30 seconds. May need to do this for another 30 seconds, but don't overcook – just melt.

 

Spread chocolate over peanut butter mixture

 Cut into squares