Peanut Crumble Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Grease bottom and sides of 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
3. 3
   In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, 2 eggs, 1 t. vanilla, the flour, cocoa, oats, and baking powder with mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
4. 4
   Stir in peanuts.
5. 5
   In small bowl, reserve 1 1/2 cups oat mixture for topping.
6. 6
   Press remaining oat mixture on bottom of pan to form crust.
7. 7
   In medium bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.
8. 8
   Add 3 eggs, the milk, peanut butter, and 1 t. vanilla.
9. 9
   Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed.
10. 10
    Spoon peanut butter mixture over oat mixture in pan; spread evenly to edges of pan.
11. 11
    Carefully crumble reserved oat mixture evenly over peanut butter layer.
12. 12
    Bake 35-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
13. 13
    Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 30 minutes.
14. 14
    For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.
15. 15
    Store covered in the refrigerator.