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Peanut Butter Bar

This peanut butter bar holiday chocolate bars extract nuts is one for you. A crowd-pleaser for young and older (indeed, this is what several of you said last week!), these bars are a no-fuss sweet treat for any day, one that will satiate a craving and elicit smiles smiles and praise. when you arrive with dessert at a gathering. Here is why peanut butter bars is that good and how to make them at home in batch.

A batch of homemade peanut butter bars with a chocolate layer, cut into squares and served on a plate.

Ingredients:

  • (1 cup, or 240g) creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups (150 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 grams) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup (175g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp (15g) peanut butter (for the chocolate layer)

Peanut Butter Bars, the Temptation

What is it about peanut butter bars that people just love? For one, they’re remarkably versatile. These peanut butter bars are ideal for a last minute dessert to take to a party, for an after school snack, or sweet coffee companion. They also are easy to mix and match, so bakers can experiment with flavors, textures and toppings.

Delicious peanut butter bars with a thick chocolate topping.

How to Customize Your Peanut Butter Bars

One of the joys of peanut butter bars is their adaptability. They’re yours for the taking, with a few ways to make them yours:

🔸 Crunch: Mix in chopped peanuts, pretzels or rice cereal for added texture.

🔸 Switch Up the Chocolate: You can top these with dark, milk or white chocolate.

🔸 Add Layers: Add a layer of caramel or marshmallow between the peanut butter base and chocolate topping.

🔸 Taste Tweaks: A sprinkle of sea salt, a splash of vanilla extract or some cinnamon for a signature sipper.

peanut butter bars with a smooth chocolate layer, cut into squares and served

Peanut Butter Bar

Prep Time: 10 Mins > Cook Time: 1 hrs > Total Time: 1 hrs 10 Mins

Ingredients:

  • (1 cup, or 240g) creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups (150 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 grams) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup (175g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp (15g) peanut butter (for the chocolate layer)

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Puree until smooth and combined.

Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with parchment. So pack the peanut butter mixture into the pan very tightly to create a cohesive base.

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer, and spread it out evenly with the spatula.

Refrigerate the bars for 1 hour, until the chocolate sets. When set, slice into squares or bars and serve.

Conclusion

Peanut butter bars are not only so dessert; they are a comforting treat that brings people together. Whether you’re a veteran baker or a newcomer, this versatile and tasty treat will most likely earn its place alongside your favorites in your own rotation. So, gather the ingredients, and give this one a try.

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