Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bars — rich, gooey, and perfect for dessert or snacks. 🍫🥜
🍫🥜 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bars
Makes: 12–16 bars
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20–25 min
Chill Time: 1 hr
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (50 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (125 g) peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
For the Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions
1. Make the Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into a greased 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. Bake the Base
- Bake 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
3. Add Chocolate Layer
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 2 tbsp peanut butter together in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour chocolate mixture over the baked peanut butter base and spread evenly.
4. Chill and Set
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour until chocolate is firm.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Optional Variations
- Crunchy Twist: Add ½ cup chopped peanuts to the base or sprinkle on top.
- Salted Caramel: Drizzle caramel over chocolate before chilling.
- Nutella Swap: Replace peanut butter with Nutella for a chocolate-hazelnut version.
- Mini Bars: Use a mini muffin pan for bite-sized bars.
These bars are rich, chewy, and perfectly balanced between peanut butter and chocolate — a classic favorite!
I can also give you a no-bake peanut butter chocolate bar version if you want something faster.
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