Double Peanut Bars Recipe

Double Peanut Bars Recipe

  • 25 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
  1. Mix wafer crumbs, peanuts, granulated sugar and margarine. Remove 2 Tbsp of the crumb mixture; set aside. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan; set aside.
  2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter; mix well. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread evenly over crust.
  3. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Top with the reserved crumb mixture and remaining whipped topping just before serving. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.