1) Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 9- or 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.

2) In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, oil, syrup and egg until soft dough forms.

3) Reserve 1/4 cup bacon for garnish.

4) Stir remaining bacon and peanuts into dough.

5) Press evenly in pan.

6) Bake 20 to 25 mintues or until golden brown.

7) Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips.

8) Return to oven; bake 1 minute.

9) Immediately spread chocolate over bars.

10) Sprinkle reserved 1/4 cup bacon over chocolate. Cool completely, about 1 hour or until chocolate is set.

11) For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.