Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

Ingredients:

Cookie Base:

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® double chocolate chunk cookie mix

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons milk

1 egg

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon milk

1 egg

Topping:

1 cup milk chocolate chips (6 oz)

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons peanut butter

2 to 3 tablespoons milk

1/2 cup coarsely chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Directions:

1.Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir double chocolate chunk cookie mix, 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 egg until soft dough forms. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls evenly over bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.

2. In same large bowl, stir peanut butter cookie mix, 3 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon milk and 1 egg until soft dough forms. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls over chocolate dough in pan. Swirl doughs together slightly, using metal spatula; spread and press evenly in pan.

3. Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from oven; sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Let stand 2 minutes.

4. In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, peanut butter and enough of the 2 to 3 tablespoons milk until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Spoon frosting over chocolate chips; lightly swirl chocolate and frosting together. Sprinkle with peanuts; press lightly into topping. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.

Recipe shared from:  http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/peanut-butter-fudge-bars/97b547a6-be35-42fc-bfaf-36ceacec9cd5