Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut Butter Bars

I make these every year for gifts and treats for friends.  You can make these in an hour and decorate the top with festive Christmas candies.
Course Christmas
Servings 36 squares

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 12 graham cracker squares
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • red and green chocolate candies

Instructions
 

  • Process powdered sugar and graham cracker squares in a food processor until fine crumbs form.        
  • Heat butter and peanut butter over low heat on the stove just until melted.
  • Combine crumbs and butters in a medium sized bowl until a soft dough forms. Spread into an ungreased 8" baking dish.
  • Melt the chocolate chips over low heat and spread over the dough.
  • Sprinkle with candies and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.  Cut into squares.