Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Fudgy chocolate base, creamy peanut butter filling, and dark chocolate top layer. Rich, indulgent, and no-fuss—these homemade bars rival any store-bought candy.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- 3
Remove from heat. Stir in granulated sugar, flour, and salt until mixture looks like wet sand.
- 4
Press mixture evenly into prepared pan, using your hands or the bottom of a measuring cup.
- 5
Bake 12 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly while making the filling.
- 6
Stir peanut butter and powdered sugar until combined and spreadable, adding small splashes of water if too thick.
- 7
Spread peanut butter mixture evenly over the warm chocolate base. Smooth the top.
- 8
Melt chocolate chips in microwave in 30-second pulses, stirring between each, until smooth.
- 9
Spread melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer, working quickly.
- 10
Refrigerate 20 minutes until chocolate is set and firm to the touch.
- 11
Cut into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- microwave-safe bowl
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