PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE FUDGE BARS

DIRECTIONS:

CRUST

step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, and butter together until smooth. Beat in the Swerve until well combined, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Add the almond flour mixture and beat until dough comes together. Press about ⅔ of the dough into the prepared baking pan.

FILLING

step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream and Swerve, whisking until the sweetener is dissolved.

Step 2

Bring to just a simmer, then remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit a few minutes for the chocolate to melt. Add the vanilla and whisk until smooth.

Step 3

Pour the chocolate over the bottom crust and spread to the edges.

Step 4

Take the remaining crust and crumble it between your fingers into small pieces. Sprinkle the bits over the chocolate filling.

Step 5

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the topping is golden brown. Remove and let cool completely and then refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Step 6
Cut into 16 bars.

Makes 16 bars.