Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Makes: 24 bars
Cookie Base:
1lb 1.5oz Package of Betty Crocker double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
3 Tablespoons cold strong brewed coffee or water
1 egg
Filling:
8oz Cream cheese softened
1/4 Cup sugar
8 oz Frozen whipped topping thawed
9 oz miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cup candies, chopped
Topping:
1/4 Cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 Cup milk
2 Tablespoons sugar
3 oz bittersweet baking chocolate melted
1 Cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1. Heat over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until a soft dough forms.
2. Spread dough in the bottom of an ungreased 13″x9″ pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or just until set. Cool completely about 30 minutes.
3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and candies. Spread over cooled cookie base.
4. In a small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk, and 2 tablespoons sugar with whisk until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 30-60 seconds – stir after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling.
5. Drizzle mixture over filling. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with peanuts.
6. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Per Bar:
Calories: 320 Calories from Fat: 170 Total Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 20mg Sodium: 170mg Total Carbohydrates: 31g Fiber: 2g Sugars: 20g Protein: 5g
Vitamin A: 4% Calcium: 4% Iron: 8%
Betty Crocker
