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                       Choco-Peanut Butter Squares

Recipe By     : Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/4  cups          flour
   2      cups          brown sugar
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
     1/2  teaspoon      baking soda
   1      cup           peanut butter
     1/2  cup           butter -- softened
   1      cup           milk
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   6      ounces        semisweet chocolate chips

In large mixer bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and
soda.  Add peanut butter and butter; blend at low speed of electric
mixer until crumbly.  Remove 1 cup of the crumb mixture; set side.  To
remaining crumbs in bowl, add the milk, eggs, and vanilla.  Blend at low
speed till moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.  Pour batter into
an ungreased 13 x 9 baking pan.  Sprinkle the chocolate pieces over
batter; sprinkle reserved crumbs atop.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40
to 45 minutes or till cake tests done.  Cool; cut in squares to serve.

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