chocolate peanut butter bars

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(from Paula Deen)

1 cup (2 sticks) butter softened

1 cup crunchy peanut butter

3 cups powder sugar, sifted

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 2/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Line a 13x9 inch pan with aluminum foil. In a food processor, combine the butter, peanut butter, sugar and crumbs. Process until mixture forms a ball. Press the mixture into the pan using a spatula or your fingers. 

Melt the chocolate chips over a double boiler. stir then spread over the peanut butter mixture. Chill for about 1 hour. Allow to come to room temperature before cutting into squares. Store in the refrigerator.