Peanut Butter Cup Bars

Well, it's official. It's Fall. The "Season of Eating" has begun. And, man, my body seems to know it. One would think I was about to hibernate for the winter with the amount of food I have been craving. But trying not to eat. You know, because I LIKE to fit into my pants. Without having to leave the top button undone.

Nonetheless, even though my top button may be in peril, this recipe is so good I can't resist making it. TODAY. It was passed on to me by my mother in law, Anita. It's one of my husband's FAVORITE treats....oh, who am I kidding...we all love it, and I will eat WAY more of it than I should.

Core Secrets, or maybe the Stairmaster, anyone?

Peanut Butter Cup Bars

2 sticks of margarine, melted
1-1/2 cup of peanut butter; divided
3-1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup chocolate chips

Mix together 1 cup of peanut butter, all the powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine. Pat this into the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Melt chocolate chips and remaining 1/2 cup of peanut butter, mix together. Spread over the top of the first layer. Chill. When hard, cut into bars.