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Nutcracker Bars

Nutcracker Bars
Nutcracker Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 36. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 167 calories. A mixture of creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, vanillan extract, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
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To make base, cream 1/3 cup butter flavored shortening and 1/2 cup peanut butter in large bowl at medium speed in an electric mixer. Blend in brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time until creamy.
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Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Combine 1/4 cup milk and 1 tsp. vanilla in measuring cup.
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Add dry ingredients and milk alternately to creamed mixture.
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Mix at low speed. Scrape the sides of the bowl frequently and beat until blended.
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Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
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Let cool.
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For Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter flavored shortening and 2/3 cup peanut butter in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer.
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Add 4 cups of confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Beat until fluffy.
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Spread on cooled cookie base. For drizzle melt chocolate pieces on very low heat in small saucepan.
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Drizzle chocolate from end of spoon back and forth over frosting.
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Cut into 2 inch squares. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate is firm.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings36
Health Score0
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