CHOCOLATE PEANUT BARS 
1 (18 1/4 oz.) box white cake mix
1 c. peanut butter, divided
1 egg
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 c. salted peanuts

In a mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, 2/3 cup peanut butter and egg until crumbly. Press into a greased 9x13x3-inch baking pan.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining peanut butter. Gradually beat in milk and sugar. Carefully spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanuts.

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in refrigerator.

Makes about 2 dozen.

 

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