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Chocolate Peanut Delight

1 package (18 1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup chopped peanuts, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 1/2 tsp butter or margarine
1/2 tsp vanilla

In a mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, butter, milk and egg.
Add 3/4 cup of peanuts.
Spread into a greased 13x9x2” baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, condensed milk and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in 3 cups whipped topping.
Spread over the crust; top with the remaining whipped topping and peanuts.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and butter on high for 1 minute or until melted.
Stir in vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cake.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before cutting.

*12-15 servings

(Quick Cooking Nov/Dec 2000)