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Chewy Peanut Brownie Bars 

Prep time: 45 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Yield: 50 bars

Ingredients:

CRUST
1 (19.5 oz.)package Pillsbury® Classic Traditional Fudge Brownie
1/2cup butter, melted
1 large egg
FILLING
1cup corn syrup
3/4cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
1cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1tablespoon butter, melted
1/2teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE
1tablespoon butter
1 (1 oz.) square unsweetened chocolate
7 1/2teaspoons water
1cup powdered sugar
1/2teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Directions:

1.HEAT oven to 350°F. Combine all crust ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Press mixture evenly over bottom of ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.
2.BEAT corn syrup and peanut butter in small bowl at low speed until well blended. Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Spread filling evenly over crust to within 1/2 inch of edges.
3.BAKE 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are firm and center is just firm to the touch. Cool completely.
4.MELT 1 tablespoon butter with chocolate and water in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Using wire whisk, stir in powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; blend until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled brownies. Allow glaze to set. Cut into bars.
 High Altitude (above 3500 ft.):
1.ADD 1/4 cup flour to dry brownie mix. Bake as directed above.