PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups peanut butter creamy
• 3/4 cup butter softened
• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Mix peanut butter, butter, sugars and vanilla in a stand mixer. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes. The peanut butter will be very soft. If you feel it is too sticky, feel free to add a little more powdered sugar for a firmer bar.
2. Put waxed paper (or aluminum foil) in an 9x13 pan (allowing the waxed paper to hang over the sides of the pan) and press the peanut butter mixture down in it evenly. 
3. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring between each interval. Be careful to melt the chocolate slowly...chocolate will burn quickly if it gets too hot.
4. Spread the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter mixture. Allow the bars to set in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. 
5. Remove the dish from the refrigerator. Pull up on the sides of the wax paper and place the bars on a flat surface. 
6. Cut into 24 bars and allow the chocolate to set completely.
7. Store the bars in an airtight container.