Peanutty Gooey Bars

Recipe from Nestle. Makes 2 dozen bars.



Crust:
2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup granulated sugar

Topping:
1 2/3 cups (11 oz package) Nestle Toll House peanut butter & milk chocolate morsels, divided
1 can (14 oz) Nestle Carnation sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped peanuts

Preheat oven to 350.

Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in medium bowl; press onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Topping: Microwave 1 cup morsels, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract in medium, uncovered, microwave safe bowl on high for 1 minute. Stir. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring until morsels are melted. Pour evenly over crust. Top with nuts and remaining morsels.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.