1 c. peanut butter
6 tbsp. (3/4 stick) butter, softened
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (11 1/2 oz.) chocolate chips (2 c.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl beat peanut butter and butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla extract; beat until creamy. Blend in flour and salt. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Spread into ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over cookie layer. Let stand 5 minutes until chips are shiny and soft. Spread chips evenly over top. Cool and cut into 1 1/2 inch bars.