Peanut Butter Bars

==Description ==
Peanut butter fans will like this nourishing bar cookie.
* Peanut Butter Bars from Recipes for Better Nutrition During Cancer Treatment by the National Cancer Institute, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
* Cook Time: About 50–55 minutes total
* Serves: 36
==Ingredients==
* ¼ cup margarine
* ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
* 1⅓ cups brown sugar, packed
* 2 eggs
* 1½ cups flour
* 1½ tsp baking powder
* ½ cup chocolate chips
* ½ cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
==Directions==
# Cream margarine and peanut butter.
# Add brown sugar and mix well.
# Add both eggs and mix until well blended.
# Stir in dry ingredients until blended, then chocolate chips and nuts.
# Spread batter in greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
# Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
# Cool in pan.
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Category:Bar and square Recipes