Chef Wilkinson


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Thursday, December 6, 2012

~ Nutella Peanut Butter Bars ~


INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, softened
12 sheets of graham crackers, crumbled in a food processor
2 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup Nutella, divided into 1/4 cup and 3/4 cups

DIRECTIONS: Mix together the butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners sugar, vanilla and peanut butter until blended and smooth. Pour the mixture into a 9″ x 9″ square pan with a removable bottom (or line a standard pan with parchment paper). Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. In a metal bowl over simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of Nutella, stirring until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust, and refrigerate for another hour or until firm. Spread the additional 3/4 cup of Nutella over the chocolate layer and refrigerate again. When the bars are firm, cut into squares. Yields: 16 bars. ~ Chef ~