–BASE–
1 1/2 c Graham Cracker Crumbs
3 tb Sugar
1/4 c Butter Flavor Crisco
– melted
1 tb Milk
FILLING
1 pk Cream Cheese ( 3 oz. )
– softened
1/4 c Creamy Peanut Butter
1/4 c Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 c Nuts, chopped ( optional )
DRIZZLE
1/4 c Semisweet chocolate chips
1 ts Butter Flavor Crisco
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes Bake Time: 20 to 22 Minutes
1. Heat oven to 350.
2. For Base: combine crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
Combine melted Butter Flavor Crisco and 1 tablespoon milk. Stir into
crumbs. Press lightly into an 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 20
to 22 minutes.
3. For Filling: beat cream cheese and peanut butter in a small bowl at
medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add 1/4 cup sugar,
1/4 cup milk and egg. Beat well. Stir in chopped nuts. Spread over
baked crust. Return to oven. Bake 20 to 22 minutes, or until set.
4. For Drizzle: melt chocolate chips and Butter Flavor Crisco on very
low heat or at 50% power in microwave. Stir to combine. Drizzle from
end of spoon back and forth over top. Chill. Cut into 2 x 2 inch
squares. Cover. Store in refrigerator.
Makes 16 squares
Yields
16 Cookies