Peanut Toffee Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter at medium speed until creamy.
2. 2
   Combine brown sugar and cornstarch and add gradually to butter, beating well.
3. 3
   Gradually add flour and salt to butter mixture.
4. 4
   Beat at low speed until just blended.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and 1 cup peanuts.
6. 6
   Beat at low speed until just blended.
7. 7
   Turn dough out onto lightly greased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Roll or pat dough into a 11x14 inch rectangle leaving at least 1 inch border on each side of the baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Remove baking sheet to a wire rack.
11. 11
    Sprinkle shortbread evenly with chocolate chips.
12. 12
    Let stand 5 minutes.
13. 13
    Gently spread melted chips over shortbread.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of peanuts.
15. 15
    Cool completely.
16. 16
    Cut or break shortbread into 2 or 3 inch peices.