Choco-Peanut Butter Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. water
1 1/4 c. Gold Medal flour
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped salted peanuts

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Mix shortening, peanut butter and sugars.
Stir in water, flour, soda, baking powder, salt and 1 package chocolate chips.
Spread in pan and bake about 20 minutes.
Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the baked layer.
Place a baking sheet over the top to contain the heat and melt the chocolate chips.
Spread softened chocolate chips evenly and sprinkle with peanuts.