Triple-Layer Peanut Bars

Name: Triple-Layer Peanut Bars
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips; 1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions

1

In a small bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, peanut butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour until well combined (mixture will be crumbly).
2

Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool.
3

For filling, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the milk and butter over low heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts and vanilla. Spread evenly over crust.
4

Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for a few minutes to soften, then spread over filling. Sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.