Peanut Butter Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 c. chunky peanut butter
2 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 c. (16 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Combine butter and peanut butter in a glass bowl. Cover with a paper towel and microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in graham cracker crumbs ad powdered sugar. Press into 11 x 17 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish. Microwave on medium for
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.