Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares (Printable)
Creamy chocolate layered with smooth peanut butter in classic, easy-to-make squares.
# What You Need:
→ Peanut Butter Layer
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Chocolate Layer
06 - 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# How To Cook:
01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter and butter. Stir until melted and smooth.
03 - Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until fully combined and creamy.
04 - Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
06 - Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
08 - Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These disappear faster than you can say 'just one more piece' at every gathering
- The texture contrast between silky peanut butter and snappy chocolate layer is absolutely addictive
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- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dreaded grainy texture that ruins fudge
- Melting chocolate at 50 percent power in the microwave saves you from seizing disasters
03 -
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts for the cleanest squares
- Let the fudge sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving—the flavors are more pronounced