Peanut butter bars

Ingredients

1 cup	unsalted butter
1.5 cups	creamy peanut butter
2 cups	graham cracker crumbs
1.5 cups	semi-sweet chocolate chips
1.75 cups	powdered sugar

Steps

1. Line an 8 or 9 inch square dish with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and 1 ¹⁄₄ cups of peanut butter. Use a handheld electric mixer and mix on medium speed until fully combined. You can also wisk this together by hand.
3. Add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture. Mix on medium speed until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Add the graham cracker crumbs and fold them into the mixture with a silicone spatula. Transfer to the lined dish and smooth into an even layer. Store in the refrigerator while you make the chocolate topping.
5. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining ¹⁄₄ cup of remaining peanut butter. Cook at 100% power for 30 seconds bursts, stirring between each increment, until just a few small pieces of chocolate remain (about 2 minutes). Stir one last time until fully smooth.
6. Pour over the peanut butter base, then smooth into an even layer. Chill for at least 2 hours for the bars to set. Cut into bars and enjoy.

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