Candy Topped Creamy Peanut Butter Bars

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My homemade version of a pillsbury recipe given to me by my cousin. A 3 layer bar; it's very rich and decadent but still hard to eat just one.

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Steps

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First layer-cream the shortening and sugars.

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Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

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Bake in a greased 9x13 pan for 20 minutes at 350 degrees , until light golden brown.

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Cool completely.

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Second layer-combine the butter , peanut butter , powdered sugar and milk until smooth.

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Stir in the peanuts and spread over the first layer.

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Third layer-melt the chocolate chips and butter in a small saucepan over low heat , stirring constantly.

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Cool 10 minutes , then stir in the cream.

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Carefully spread over the second layer and sprinkle with candies.

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Refrigerate about an hour , until chocolate is set , before cutting.

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Ingredients

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shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, salt, baking powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, salted peanuts, heavy cream', miniature m&m's chocolate candies"]"