Double Nut Bars

Store these rich and creamy no-bake bars in the refrigerator.


Double Nut Bars


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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  butter or margarine, meltedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 2  cups  chocolate wafer crumbsOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce package  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter or margarine, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  finely chopped pecansOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  creamy peanut butterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale
  • 1  to 2 tablespoons  milkOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Chocolate Drizzle (see recipe, below)On Sale
  • 24    pecan halvesOn Sale

Directions
1.
For first layer, in a medium mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine and granulated sugar. Add chocolate wafer crumbs; mix well. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8x2-inch baking pan; chill about 20 minutes or until firm.
2.
For second layer, in a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium speed until mixture is fluffy. Add the 1/3 cup powdered sugar; beat until combined. Stir in chopped pecans and the 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread over crumb layer. Chill about 30 minutes or until set.
3.
For third layer, beat peanut butter and half of the 1 cup powdered sugar until combined. Add 1 tablespoon of the milk and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add additional milk, if necessary, to make of spreading consistency. Spread over cream cheese layer.
4.
Drizzle with Chocolate Drizzle. Arrange pecan halves on drizzle. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Makes 24 bars.

Chocolate Drizzle
Heat 1/3 cup milk chocolate pieces and 1/2 teaspoon shortening in a small saucepan over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally.

Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 3 days ahead, prepare bars. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition information
Calories 182, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 147 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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