Peanut Butter Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. smooth peanut butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. roasted peanuts, chopped

Preparation

Microwave butter in a 2-quart casserole at High 30 seconds to soften.
Add brown sugar, peanut butter and egg; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Add flour and peanuts to brown sugar mixture; stir until smooth.
Pour into greased 8-inch square baking dish.
Microwave at Medium 5 to 7 minutes; rotate dish 1/2 turn after 3 minutes.
Let stand directly on the counter to cool slightly before cutting into squares. Makes 25 bars.