Peanut Butter Bars

Original Recipe from: http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/07/02/no-bake-reeses-peanut-butter-bars/#ixzz2alguxTqb

Makes 16 bars. Bars stay fresh stored in the refrigerator. Serve chilled. Bars are gluten free if using GF graham crackers.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheets) - I used the precrushed kind.
• 1 cup confectioners' (powdered) sugar
• 3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter (not natural style)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Line a 8x8 or 9x9 square baking pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.
2. In a medium sized bowl, mix the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar together until combined. Stir in 3/4 cup of peanut butter. Spread into prepared baking pan.
3. In a small bowl, microwave 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate chips until melted. Stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer.
4. Chill until completely firm, at least 3 hours.

Hot Mama Notes: These bars are delicious and super easy to make.  I think the graham cracker crumbs really add a lot to the recipe.  It makes them have substance and depth.  Yum.  Grade: A