Outrageous Peanut Butter Cup Bars

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Found online posted by elinor klivans.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 325f.

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Line 8-inch square pan with heavy-duty foil , leaving extra foil extending over edges.

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Spray with nonstick cooking spray.

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Place 3 / 4 cup butter and chocolate in medium heatproof bowl.

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Place over medium saucepan of barely simmering water.

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Stir frequently until mixture is melted and smooth.

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Remove bowl from saucepan.

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Let stand until cooled slightly.

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In large bowl , beat eggs , sugar and salt at medium speed until blended.

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At low speed , beat in chocolate mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla until blended.

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Beat in flour just until incorporated.

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Gently stir in peanut butter cups.

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Spread batter in pan.

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Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached.

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Top may crack during baking.

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Cool completely on wire rack.

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Meanwhile , in another large bowl , beat cream cheese and 1 / 4 cup butter at medium speed until blended and smooth.

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Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla.

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At low speed , beat in 2 1 / 2 cups of the powdered sugar u.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, unsweetened chocolate, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, peanut butter cups, cream cheese, powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter, salted peanuts