Peanut Butter Cheesecake Squares

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Title: Peanut Butter Cheesecake Squares
Categories: Cookies, Chocolate
Yield: 1 servings

Base:
1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs
3 tb Granulated sugar
1/4 c Golden crisco shortening;
-melted
1 tb Milk
Filling:
4 oz Cream cheese; softened
1/4 c Creamy peanut butter
1/4 c Granulated sugar
1/4 c Milk
1 Egg
L/2 cup chopped peanuts
Drizzle:
1/4 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ts Golden crisco shortening

1. Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2. For base, combine crumbs and 3 tablespoons (45 mL) sugar
in small bowl. Combine melted Golden Crisco Shortening and
one tablespoon milk. Stir into crumbs. Press lightly into 8
x 8 x 2-inch (2 L) pan. Bake at 350F (180C) for 20 to 22
minutes.
3. For filling, beat cream cheese and peanut butter in
small bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well
blended. Add 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar, 1/4 cup (50 mL) milk
and egg. Beat well. Stir in chopped nuts. Spread over baked
crust. Return to oven. Bake 20 to 22 minutes, or until set.
4. For drizzle, melt chocolate chips and Golden Crisco
Shortening on very low heat or at 50% (MEDIUM) power in
microwave. Stir to combine. Drizzle from end of spoon back
and forth over top. Chill. Cut into 2 x 2-inch (5 cm x 5
cm) squares. Cover. Store in refrigerator. Makes 16
squares.
Hint: Graham cracker crumbs can be made using a food
processor or rolling pin. Store extra crumbs in tightly
covered container.

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