Frozen Peanut Butter Bars

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   Combine crushed cookies and butter.

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   Place 4-1/2 cups (1 lb.

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   + 3 oz.)

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   of the crumb mixture in each of 2 half-sheet pans (or 1 half-sheet pan for trial recipe); press crumb mixture firmly onto the bottom of each pan to form crust.

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   Reserve remaining crumb mixture for later use.

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   Bake in 300F-convection oven for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

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   Cool completely on wire racks.

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   Place cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla in 12-quart bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment.

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   Beat on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes or until well blended.

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    Fold in whipped topping.

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    Spoon 1-1/2 qt.

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    (3 lb.)

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    of the cream cheese filling over each crust.

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    Sprinkle each with 1-1/2 cups (7 oz.)

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    of the reserved crumb mixture.

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    Cover.

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    Freeze several hours or overnight.

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    Cut dessert in each pan into 24 bars to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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