Val's Amazing Peanut Butter Cup Bars

     "Anything is good if it's made of chocolate." ~Jo Brand

Last weekend I got together with some of my favorite girls for a little chat, a lot of chow and a ton of laughs. We try to meet up every couple of months on a Saturday afternoon for a few hours and reconnect over good food and a tasty cocktail.

Val brought a dessert that was absolutely delicious...peanut butter cup bars. They were sweet and light and almost too good to be true. Almost. Since they were very real and I really enjoyed the one I had. Ok, the two I had. Oh alright what is this, the Spanish Inquisition? I had three. Sheesh!

Val sent us the recipe, which she found on browneyedbaker.com. It is a must try.

Val's Amazing Peanut Butter Cup Bars

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)

Directions:

• Line an 8×8-inch square pan with foil, leaving enough to hang over the sides, then butter the foil. Set aside.
• In a saucepan melt ½ cup of butter over low heat.
• Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
• Stir peanut butter and graham cracker crumbs until combined and smooth.
• Spread peanut butter mixture into the pan and smooth the top.
• In the empty saucepan melt ¼ cup unsalted butter.
• Add chocolate and stir until almost completely melted.
• Remove from heat and continue stirring until completely melted.
• Pour melted chocolate over peanut butter layer and smooth into an even layer.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
• Remove from the pan using the foil overhangs and place on a cutting board.
• Use a pizza cutter to slice into 16 bars.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!