Ingredients

  • 1 (17 1/2 ounce) package Betty Crocker double chocolate chunk cookie mix
  • 14 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cold strong brewed coffee or 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 14 cup sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (9 ounce) bag miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 14 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 14 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts

Method

  • Heat oven to 350F
  • In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
  • Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set.
  • Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Fold in whipped topping and candies.
  • Spread over cooled cookie base.
  • In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling.
  • Drizzle mixture over filling.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts.
  • Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
  • For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.