Chewy Peanut Brownie Bars

Another yummy recipe from a Pillsury Bake-off. Can't wait to try this one!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 50
• Yields: 50 bars

Ingredients

• Crust

• 1 (19 1/2ounce) package  fudge brownie mix
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1  egg

• Filling

• 1  cup light corn syrup
• 3⁄4 cup peanut butter
• 1  cup unsalted peanuts
• 1  tablespoon butter, melted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

• Glaze

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  ounce  unsweetened chocolate
• 7 1⁄2 teaspoons water
• 1  cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix well. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
2. In small bowl, beat corn syrup and peanut butter at low speed until well blended. Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Spread filling evenly over crust to within 1/2 inch of edges.
3. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until edges are firm and center is just firm to the touch. Cool completely.
4. In small saucepan over low heat, heat 1 T. butter, chocolate and water until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and 1/2 t. vanilla; blend until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled brownies. Let stand until set. Cut into bars.