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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat until creamy. Blend in flour and salt. Stir in 1 cup milk chocolate chips. Spread into ungreased 9"x13" baking pan.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Immediately sprinkle remaining chips over cookie layer. Let stand 5 minutes until chips become shiny and soft. Spread morsels evenly over the top. Cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2" bars. Makes 48 bars.