Peanut Butter Bars

Description
Peanut butter fans will like this nourishing bar cookie.
 * Peanut Butter Bars from Recipes for Better Nutrition During Cancer Treatment by the National Cancer Institute, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Cook Time: About 50–55 minutes total
 * Serves: 36

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup margarine
 * ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
 * 1⅓ cups brown sugar, packed
 * 2 eggs
 * 1½ cups flour
 * 1½ tsp baking powder
 * ½ cup chocolate chips
 * ½ cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Cream margarine and peanut butter.
 * 2) Add brown sugar and mix well.
 * 3) Add both eggs and mix until well blended.
 * 4) Stir in dry ingredients until blended, then chocolate chips and nuts.
 * 5) Spread batter in greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
 * 6) Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
 * 7) Cool in pan.