Peanut Butter Squares

Yields 4 dozen

1 cup butter or margarine

1 cup chunky peanut butter

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 cups sifted powdered sugar

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels

2 tablespoons shortening


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1. Combine butter and peanut butter in a 2 quart glass bowl. Cover with a paper towel, and microwave at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in graham crumbs and powdered sugar.

2. Press into an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish.

3. Combine morsels and shortening in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; microwave at MEDIUM 2 minutes or until melted. Stir well, and spread over peanut butter mixture. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

 

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