Ingredients
CRUST:1-1/2 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers)1/3 cup honey2 tablespoons butter, meltedNUT TOPPING:1/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons honey1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonFILLING:12 ounces fat-free cream cheese2/3 cup peanut butter3 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup honey1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powderDRIZZLE:1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, combine the nuts, honey and cinnamon. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment and coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Crumble mixture and set aside.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, butter, confectioners’ sugar and honey until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Spread over cooled crust. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until set.
Sprinkle nut mixture over warm filling; press in slightly. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
