Shelly's Recipe

PEANUT BUTTER RIBBON BARS

Category: Bars

FILLING:
1 (3 oz). pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg

BARS:
1 pkg fudge brownie mix
1/3 c. water
1/3 c. oil
1 egg

GLAZE:
1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, cut into pieces
2 tsp. shortening

Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan. In small bowl, combine all filling ingredients; beat at medium speed until smooth; set aside.

In large bowl, combine all bar ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread half of the batter in greased pan. Drop filling by tablespoons over batter. Spoon remaining batter over filling. Marble by pulling knife through batter in wide curves. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set.

In small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and shortening, stirring constantly. Drizzle glaze over bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.