Georgia Cookie Candy by Paula Deen

Submitted by Punky Julster

"From Paila Deen Celebrates!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 36 pieces

ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 1⁄2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

directions

1. Line a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan with foil.
2. Combine the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and graham cracker crumbs in a food processor. Process until the mixture forms a ball.
3. Press into the foil-lined pan using your hands or a spatula.
4. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler over simmering water or in a microwave-safe glass dish in the microwave for 1 minute on high (100%). Stir. If the chocolate has not completely melted, microwave for 10 seconds more, then stir.
5. Spread evenly over the cookie layer with a spatula.
6. Chill for several hours.
7. When ready to serve, allow the candy to come to room temperature before cutting into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.