Peanutty Cream Bars

 

1 1/4

cups Original Bisquick® mix

1/2

cup powdered sugar

1/4

cup cold butter or margarine

1

tablespoon hot water

3/4

cup whipping cream

1

bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips (1 2/3 cups)

1/2

cup dry-roasted peanuts

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix and powdered sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly. Stir in hot water. In ungreased 8-inch or 9-inch square pan, press mixture firmly on bottom.
• 2 Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until set and golden brown around edges.
• 3 In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream and peanut butter chips over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Pour over baked crust; spread evenly. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set. For 25 bars, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.