chocolate peanut buddies

This recipe (from Nestle) happened to fit perfectly with the ingredients I found in the kitchen. However, my peanut buddies are extra chocolatlely (I used 2 11 oz. bags of chocolate chips)- oh the cravings.

They are delicious fresh out of the oven, but be prepared to lick your fingers. You can also put them straight into the refrigerator to solidify the chocolate layer on top. Whatever you do, make sure you've "got milk."

(Very) Chocolate Peanut Buddies

1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
6 tbsp butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 3/4 cups chocolate chips, divided (doubled for very version)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat peanut butter and butter in mixing bowl until smooth. Beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Then beat in flour and salt. Stir in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Spread into ungreased 13 x 9" baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are golden. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes or until chocolate is shiny; then spread evenly on top. Let cool completely and then cut into bars.