Essential Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

1. 1

   Crush graham crackers thoroughly, in food processor or sealed in a plastic bag. It should look like sand.

2. 2

   In wide sauce pot, slowly melt 1/2 lb. butter over gentle heat (no sizzling). Stir in peanut butter. When incorporated, add confectioner's sugar and graham cracker crumbs and stir until combined. Press filling into an even layer in a plastic-lined 9 x 13 in dish.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, gently melt chocolate and remaining ? cup butter in the microwave, stirring frequently and heating in 5- to 15-second intervals. (Alternately, melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler). Pour chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer in the dish and smooth into an even layer.

4. 4

   Refrigerate for at least an hour, slice, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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