Peanut Butter Graham Bars
In Boissevain, Manitoba, Mina Dyck relies on her microwave to hurry along assembly of these yummy make-ahead bars. With their pleasant peanut butter and chocolate flavor, they're sure to disappear quickly.20 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 10 whole graham crackers, broken into quarters, divided
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 14 squares)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
- Line the bottom of a greased 11-in. x 7-in. dish with half of the
- graham crackers; set aside. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine
- the crumbs, sugars, butter and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high
- for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes longer.
- Immediately pour half over crackers in prepared pan. Top with the
- remaining graham crackers; spread with remaining sugar mixture.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and peanut
- butter, uncovered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until chips are
- melted. Stir until smooth and blended. Spread evenly over bars.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours before cutting. Yield: 20
- bars.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 182 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 139 mg sodium,