Peanut Butter Cup Bars

If there is one thing I can't resist it's a peanut butter cup.  Whether it's in a trick or treat bag at Halloween, in the form of an egg at Easter, or staring at me in line at the grocery store, it's hard to resist a classic.  The combination of peanut butter and chocolate will always be a winner.  And even better if you can get that classic taste in a recipe that comes together very quickly and easily.

These bars are so good that you will want to plan on giving some away, otherwise you'll be finding yourself sneaking into the fridge for an excuse to grab one!    Easy, delicious - can't get any better than that!

Peanut Butter Cup Bars

1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 3/4 cups powdered sugar

1 cup smooth peanut butter

1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs

Pinch of salt

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (slightly heaping)

Extra butter to grease pan

Directions

Line an 8x8 pan with parchment, wax paper, or foil, then butter to grease.  Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons of butter on medium low heat.  Once melted, remove from heat and stir in powered sugar until smooth.  Next, stir in peanut butter and stir until smooth.  Next add graham cracker crumbs and salt.  Once combined, spread evenly in prepared pan.

In your empty saucepan (no need to thoroughly clean), melt 1/4 cup of butter and then add in chocolate chips.  Stir and, when almost smooth, remove from heat and stir until completely smooth.  Pour chocolate on top of peanut butter mixture and spread evenly.

Place pan into fridge for 1/2 an hour, then remove and cut into 2 inch bars.  Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.