Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

I think I must have mentioned already how much I love chocolate and peanut butter. I make these treats for work and they always get rave reviews. The best part is that they are easy and quick and require no baking (excellent in the summer time!)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

From Taste of Home Magazine, Holiday Cookbook

2 cups confectioner's sugar

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup butter, melted

Topping:

2/3 cup semiswee chocolate chips

4 1/2 teaspoons creamy peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon butter

1. Line a 9-inch square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine confectioner's sugar, peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs and butter. Spread ino prepared pan.

2. Combine topping ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl; heat until melted. Spread over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate until cool. Using foil, lift out of pan. Cut into 1-in squares. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yield: 1 1/2 pounds