Everyone, kids and adults will love this treat. Chocolate, toffee, peanut butter and peanuts make a delicious dessert. Just make sure that you prepare enough for seconds.
2 1/2 c. salted dry-roasted peanuts, divided
1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1c.extra crunchy peanut butter
1 1/4 c. toffee bits
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 c.)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 15 x 10 inch pan with sides with non-stick cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
Finely chop 1/2 cup peanuts; set aside.
Break up cookie dough into pan, then with floured fingers press dough evenly in bottom of pan.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter uncovered on High 15 - 20 seconds or until slightly melted; spread over dough. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and the toffee bits.
Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Sprinkle chocolate chips over bars; return to oven. Bake 1 minute or until chips soften; spread over bars.
Sprinkle with reserved peanuts; press in lightly. Cool 30 minutes in pan on cooling rack.
Refrigerate 25 minutes or until chocolate is set.
Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered.