Chocolate Peanut Butter Square Candy

Description:
So simple, but looks and tastes like a professional candy treat!

Ingredients:
1 16 oz. pkg. refrigerated chocolate chip cookies with or w/o walnuts
3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
2 Tbs. butter or margarine softened
1/4 cup water
1 cup milk chocolate chips
24 pecan halves

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350'. Cut cookie dough in half crosswise. Cut each section in half lengthwise. With floured fingers, press dough in bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan.

2. Bake at 350' for 16-24 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.

3. In medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter and water; mix well. (If necessary, add additional water 1 tsp. at a time up to 1 Tb. until mixture is smooth.)Drop spoonfuls of mixture over baked cookie crust; press evenly to cover crust.

4. Spread melted chocolate chips over peanut butter mixture. If desired, decoratively swirl chocolate with fork. Garnish with pecan halves. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Cut into bars.



Recipe Summary:
Yield: 2 dozen
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 16-24 minutes
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Recipe Provided By:
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