Chocolate Peanut Delight

A brownie-like crust packed with nuts is topped with a peanut butter layer, whipped topping and more nuts. From taste of home.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 12-15

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4ounce) package  chocolate cake mix
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  egg
• 1  cup  chopped peanuts, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup peanut butter
• 1  cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) carton  frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, butter, milk and egg. Add 3/4 cup of peanuts. Spread into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, condensed milk and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 3 cups whipped topping. Spread over the crust; top with the remaining whipped topping and peanuts.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and butter on high for 1 minute or until melted. Stir in vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the dessert. Refrigeratr for 2-3 hours before cutting.