Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These peanut butter bars are a healthier version with the use of Splenda.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peanuts
• 2 tbsp Splenda granular
• 2 tbsp plus one tsp butter, softened and divided
• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth or chunky
• 1 cup Splenda granular
• 8 oz sugar-free or semisweet chocolate

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine nuts, 2 tbsp Splenda and butter. Press into bottom of 9 inch square pan and bake for 6 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool. Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and 1 cup Splenda with electric mixer until smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Melt chocolate gently in microwave, stirring every 15 seconds. Add 1 tsp butter and stir until smooth. Drizzle over prepared bars. Refrigerate bars for at least 4-6 hours before cutting and serving.

Number of Servings: 16