Choco-Peanut Butter Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. water
1 1/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate bits
1/2 c. salted peanuts, chopped

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, peanut butter and egg.
Stir in water, flour, soda, baking powder, salt and 1 package chocolate bits. Spread in pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until light brown.
Remove from oven; sprinkle remaining chocolate bits evenly over baked layer.
Contained heat will soften morsels.
Spread softened chocolate evenly; sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
Cut into bars.