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Best-Loved Chocolate Bars

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (11-3/4 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup salted peanuts

In a bowl, combine the cake mix and cracker crumbs. Cut in peanut
butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk
egg and cream. Add to the crumb mixture just until moistened. Set

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Best-Loved Chocolate Bars cont.

aside 3/4 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a
greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat cream
cheese until fluffy. Beat in ice cream topping until smooth. Spread
over the crust. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips, peanuts and
reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or
until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: 2 dozen.