The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
BRITTLE PEANUT BARS
Four- ingredient cookies — how easy is that? Fans of peanut butter cookies, fans of peanut brittle and fans of just peanuts will love these bars. They are, as the name says,“brittle,” so be sure to follow the directions about when to cut them into bars.
Not a peanut fan? Just substitute roasted pecans for the peanuts.
½ pound unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all- purpose flour
1 cup chopped salted peanuts, divided Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar 3 minutes. Add the flour and beat on low speed, scraping down the sides and making sure all the flour is
incorporated. Beat just until the mixture holds together. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in ½ cup of peanuts. Spread the mixture in an unbuttered 9- inch by 13- inch baking dish. Spread evenly, then sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of peanuts. Use the bottom of a flat measuring cup to firmly press the peanuts into the dough.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Move the pan to a wire rack and cool 5 minutes. Cut the cookies into bars while they are still warm. Use a wide spatula to move the cookies from the pan to the rack, and allow them to finish cooling. Makes: 32 bars
Per bar: 132 calories ( percent of calories from fat, 55), 2 grams protein, 13 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 8 grams total fat ( 4 grams saturated), 15 milligrams cholesterol, 1 milligram sodium.