1/2 c. butter, softened
4 c. graham cereal, crushed
2 c. powdered sugar
1 1/4 c. peanut butter
1 tbsp. shortening
1 c. milk chocolate chips

In a large bowl mix together peanut butter and butter; add the powdered sugar a little at a time stirring well after each addition. Fold in cereal. Mix well. With buttered fingers press this mixture into an ungreased 9 x 9 dish. In a saucepan heat shortening over very low heat until melted. Add chocolate chips stirring constantly until melted. Spread chocolate mixture over the peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2 dozen.