CHOCOLATE PEANUT BARS

FOR THE BARS:
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
7 cups corn flakes
1 (12 ounce) can salted peanuts
FOR THE TOPPING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (12 ounces)
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons shortening

Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

TO MAKE THE BARS:
In a 3 quart saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugars. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 1 minute.

Remove from the heat; add peanut butter and mix well. Stir in the cornflakes and peanuts. Press into prepared baking pan.

TO MAKE THE TOPPING:
In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and shortening; pour over bars and quickly spread evenly.

Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until set before cutting.

From: Carol Johnson, West Covina, California
Source: Taste Of Home, Feb/Mar 1998