Chocolate-Peanut Squares

Makes 9 to 12

ingredients

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 6-ounce package (1 cup) semisweet chocolate pieces
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

directions

In saucepan heat together butter or margarine and 1/4 cup of the chocolate pieces over low heat just till melted. Stir in oats till coated. Press into the bottom of an 8×8x2-inch pan; chill. In small saucepan heat and stir peanut butter and remaining chocolate together over low heat till melted. Cool slightly. In mixer bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla till fluffy. Beat in peanut butter mixture (mixture will be quite stiff). Blend in milk. Whip cream just to soft peaks. Fold into peanut butter mixture. Turn into pan. Sprinkle nuts atop. Cover; chill well. Makes 9 to 12 servings.

Source: Kathy Kelly Garcie