Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

It is possible that my friends and people in my church think I can make nothing BUT peanut butter bars.  But, since they disappear so fast, why fight success.   I'm sharing this recipe so you can make a good last minute, no bake, high volume dessert for any event you go to.   It has the desirable quality of making a lot of very filling little bars and you can always leave a few at home and no one will notice. 

It is helpful to bring a folded over 3x5 card that says "Peanut Butter Bars" on them, so people with allergies know that under all that chocolate there is peanut butter.   The recipe comes from my grandmother's church cookbook from Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MA.

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Bars

(Make in a 13"x9" pan and cut into 1" bars)

1 c. butter

1 c. finely crushed graham crackers

1 16 oz. box powered sugar (3 1/2 cups)

1 c. peanut butter

1  12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Melt butter and peanut butter in large saucepan (or a big metal bowl) over low heat.  

Stir in the finely crushed graham cracker crumbs and the powdered sugar.  Using a large spatula, combine until blended.  Turn into 13"x9" pan and flatten with the large spatula evenly.  

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and pour over the top.  Spread evenly to coat. 

Let it cool until chocolate is not glossy but not solid.  If you wait to long, the chocolate will crack when you cut it.  Cut in 1" pieces.

I will not be responsible for how many you eat before, during or after the event you prepare them for.  Just don't count on getting many AFTER.  

Blessings from my world to yours! Anne