Chocolate & Peanut Butter Casserole

Does this sound neat or what? Very rich 8)

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄3 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup  coarsely chopped  honey roasted peanuts
• 2  tablespoons chocolate-covered graham cracker cookies, crumbled
•  whipped cream (optional) or  ice cream (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar and baking powder.
3. Add the milk, oil and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
4. Stir in the peanut butter and chocolate chips.
5. Pour mixture into ungreased 1 quart casserole; set aside.
6. In bowl, combine the remaining sugar and cocoa.
7. Gradually stir in boiling water.
8. Pour mixture over batter in dish.
9. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick in cake portion comes out clean.
10. Remove and sprinkle with peanuts and graham cracker crumbs.
11. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.