Peanutty Gooey Bars

CRUST

- 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs

- ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted

- 1/3 cup sugar

TOPPING

- 1 2/3 cups (11 ounces package) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Morsels, divided

- 1 can (14 ounces) NESTLE CARNATION Sweetened Condensed Milk

- 1 teaspoon vanilla

- 1 cup coarsely chopped peanuts

PREHEAT oven to 350 F.

FOR CRUST:

COMBINE graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in medium bowl; press onto bottom of ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.

FOR TOPPING:

MICROWAVE 1 cup morsels, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15 second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Pour evenly over crust. Top with nuts and remaining 2/3 cup morsels.

BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Makes 2 dozen bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Cooling Time: 20 minutes