CONTEST-WINNING PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES

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I grew up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and spent a lot of time in the kitchen with my mom and grandmother making Pennsylvania Dutch classics. This scrumptious recipe, which combines two of our favorite flavors, is one I adapted. -Rachel Keller, Roanoke, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in the cracker crumbs, coconut, peanuts and wheat germ. Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Pour over filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until topping is set. Cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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