A heavenly, rich dessert. They take some time, but they're well worth the wait.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 1 teaspoon water
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
To Make Crust: Combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 3/4 cup melted chocolate chips in large bowl. Mix well. Press into bottom of ungreased 11 x 7 inch pan. Top with 2 cups peanut butter chips
To Make Filling: Beat 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup butter and 8 oz. cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Add 1 cup unbleached flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon rum. Blend well. Spread over peanut butter chips.
Bake until edges are light brown and set, 35-40 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.
To Make Glaze: Melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips with1 tablespoon rum and 1 teaspoon water in small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth. Drizzle over filling while warm. Refrigerate 1 hour and cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.