Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures that is peanut butter chocolate squares. Picture a decadent dessert, featuring a rich brownie-like base, generously topped with a luscious layer of peanut butter filling, and finished with a chocolate ganache that will leave you craving more. This irresistible treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and will elevate any occasion. In this culinary adventure, we'll take you through a step-by-step guide with detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Additionally, we'll introduce you to a collection of mouthwatering variations, including a gluten-free option, a no-bake version, and a funfetti twist, all designed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Get ready to embark on a journey of sweetness and delight as we unveil the secrets behind this classic dessert and its delectable variations.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL-PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 1h17m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, pretzel crumbs, confectioners' sugar and 1 cup of the peanut butter and stir together until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and peanut butter are melted and smooth; two intervals should be enough. Mix to blend, then spread over the peanut butter-pretzel layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty peanut butter marshmallow bars that burst with flavor. The bars could also pass for fudge! -Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place first 5 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until smooth and blended, about 5 minutes (mixture will be very thick). Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan., Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 4 hours. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
An easy homemade version of the famous peanut butter cup candies.
Provided by Lisa
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt 1 cup butter or margarine over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and graham cracker crumbs. Spread mixture in a jelly roll pan. Pat down evenly.
- To Make Topping: Melt together 1/2 cup butter or margarine with 1 cup chocolate chips. Spread this mixture over peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate 1/2 hour. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 284.2 mg, Sugar 36 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD SQUARES
The milk-chocolate topping of these cookies looks like the result of masterful piping, but it's actually a cinch to make using a mold. Beneath the chocolate hides a layer of peanut butter on top of brown-sugar shortbread, all of them adding up to a treat that's creamy and crumbly and rich throughout.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 36 squares
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Coat a 9 1/2-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides, and coat parchment with spray.
- Sift flour and salt into a medium bowl. Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. With the mixer running, add sugar, and beat until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Press dough evenly into pan. Cover, and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Bake shortbread until golden brown and firm in center, 45 to 50 minutes. Let shortbread cool in pan on a wire rack.
- Place a basket-weave mat, trimmed to fit pan, on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread melted chocolate evenly on mat. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
- Use parchment to unmold shortbread from pan, and trim edges to create a square. Spread peanut butter evenly on shortbread. Carefully center chocolate, mat side up, on top of peanut butter, and gently peel off mat. Cut shortbread into 1 1/2-inch squares. Shortbread will keep, covered, for up to 3 days.
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL-PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES - TRISHA YEARWOOD
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, pretzel crumbs, confectioners' sugar and 1 cup of the peanut butter and stir together until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish.
- Combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and peanut butter are melted and smooth; two intervals should be enough.
- Mix to blend, then spread over the peanut butter-pretzel layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
SIMPLY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY SQUARES !
This recipe is a favorite with our family and friends. I especially love it cause it is so yummy and takes only 5 minutes to make. Great to make when in a pinch. If you love the chocolate and peanut butter combination... you will fall in love with this recipe.
Provided by Snowbaby
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a pot, melt the first three ingredient on low heat while stirring constantly.
- Once melted, add in remaining ingredients.
- Pour into a parchment lined or well buttered 9x13 pan.
- Smooth and lightly press contents into your pan using the back of a spoon.
- Refridgerate for 30 minutes.
- Cut into desired slices and serve.
- Enjoy!
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
I saw this on Trisha's Southern cooking, they are decadent. Almost like eating a candy bar. I am going to try to freeze some and see how they turn out, and did I say they are quick and easy. Couldn't believe how easy they were to make.
Provided by Jane from Ohio
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h17m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- melt butter.
- in medium bowl, add the melted butter, pretzel crumbs and confectioners sugar,.
- Add 1 cup of the peanut butter.
- Stir until well combined.
- press the mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the chocolate chips with the remaining 1/4 cup of peanut butter.
- in a micro wave safe bowl.
- microwave for 30 second intervals (two should be enough).
- mix to blend.
- spread over peanut butter-pretzel layer.
- refridgerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY SQUARES (VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE)
Make and share this Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Squares (Vegan, Gluten-Free) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ravenhood
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 18 squares, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the maple syrup, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt in a pot on low heat until well combined, then add the rice crispies. Quickly transfer the mixture into a rectangular or square pan lined with parchment paper and put the pan in the freezer.
- While the crispy mixture chills, make the fudge topping by melting together the chocolate chips, peanut butter and coconut oil on low-medium heat.
- After about a dozen minutes, pour the chocolate mixture onto your crispy mixture and put back in the freezer to chill until hard - about 45 minutes. It will harden more with time.
- Once well chilled, cut into 18 or so pieces. If the pieces are harder than you`d like, store them in the fridge afterwards, or keep them out a few minutes before eating.
OLD SCHOOL-DEJA VU CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
Here is one for the chocolate/peanut butter lover, old or young. I say old first; this was served as the dessert on our lunch tray, 1st grade through 12th grade, usually on "Pizza Friday." And one would not think twice by propositioning a trade of their rectangle slice of frozen pizza for your peanut butter square. (This is where that term you learned in social studies class, "bartering", came into good use!) Can be served for up to 12-24 servings; 24 small servings or 12 nice big servings, like the ones served in the cafeteria at Whitehall School District, Pennsylvania. To this day, they are still served! (Prep/cook time does not include chill time).
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 15m
Yield 1 13x9 inch pan, 12-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix first 5 ingredients together with a heavy duty mixer.
- Meanwhile, melt the milk chocolate on stovetop.
- Spread in a 13x9 inch pan and top with the melted milk chocolate.
- Chill; cut into squares upon serving.
- *Forthe Old School Deja Vu effect: serve each square in a muffin/cupcake paper.
WHITE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
People regularly request the recipe once they try my peanut butter fudge dipped in melted white chocolate. It's a nice contrast to typical chocolates on a candy platter. -Tall Pines Farm, Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3-1/4 pounds (about 9-1/2 dozen).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter chips until melted. Add the marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla; stir until blended. Pour into prepared pan. Cool., Remove from pan and cut into 1-in. squares. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze or refrigerate until firm. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip the squares into the coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until set. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening if desired; stir until smooth. Drizzle over the squares. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PUFFED WHEAT SQUARES PEANUT BUTTER OR CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR RECIPE
Provided by Reneeb
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil at a full rolling boil 2 minutes butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, peanut butter or sifted cocoa. Add vanilla and honey. Remove from heat and add puffed wheat. Stir to coat puffed wheat. Put into greased 9 x 13 pan. Use buttered fingers to move cake into pan.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- If you don't have peanut butter chips, you can substitute chopped peanuts.
- To make the squares even more decadent, drizzle them with melted chocolate or caramel sauce before serving.
- Store the squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These chocolate peanut butter squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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