Ingredients
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1 1/3
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1
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1/2
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1/3
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1
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1
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2
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1/4
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1/2
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1
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1
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1
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-
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Directions
Dreamy Chocolate Peanut Bars, From the Pillsbury 7th Grand National contest-winners cookbook: Peanut butter and chocolate layers on a butterscotch cookie base–a rich, candy-like bar cookie Mrs Ernest P Fletcher won for this recipe It is indeed dreamy, a heavenly combination of semi-sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and buttery deliciousness!, These are a fabulous rich little bar/brownie I can see why they won the Pillbury Bake-off The only thing I omited from your recipe directions was the peanuts Purely family preference (not mine) Thanks alot for sharing this recipe!~
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Steps
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1
Done
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Stir Together Flour, Baking Powder, and Salt. |
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2
Done
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Blend Brown Sugar Into Melted Shortening. Cool Slightly. |
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3
Done
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Add to Brown Sugar/Shortening Mix: Vanilla, Eggs (one at a Time), Beating Well After Each Egg. Add the Dry Ingredients All at Once; Blend Well. |
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4
Done
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Spread Into Well-Greased 9x9 or 11x7-Inch Pan. |
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5
Done
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Bake in Moderate Oven (375 F) 15 to 18 Minutes Until It Springs Back When Touched Lightly in the Center. Cool Slightly (about 5 Minutes). |
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6
Done
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Spread With Peanut Butter Topping, Then With Chocolate Topping (see Below). If Desired, Sprinkle With Chopped Peanuts. Cool; Cut Into Bars or Squares. |
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7
Done
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Peanut Butter Topping: Heat Peanut Butter With Cream in Microwave on Low Heat, Stirring Til Smooth and Blended. Do not Overheat. |
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8
Done
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Chocolate Topping: Melt Chocolate Chips With Shortening in Microwave on Very Low Heat, Stirring Just Until Melted. Do not Overheat. |
