Description
Dive into pure indulgence with these peanut butter passion bars, a heavenly dessert marrying rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each luxurious bite, experiencing a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors that dance across the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (17.5 ounces / 496 grams) peanut butter cookie mix
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) melted butter
- 1 large egg
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by blending graham cracker fragments with sugar and liquefied butter until the texture mimics damp sand.
- Transfer the graham mixture into a prepared baking vessel, pressing firmly with a utensil to create a compact, even layer.
- Allow the crust to stabilize in the refrigerator for approximately 15-20 minutes, ensuring a solid base.
- Whisk together creamy peanut butter, powdered sweetener, melted butter, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently spread the peanut butter mixture across the chilled crust, creating a smooth, even landscape.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with butter in short microwave intervals, stirring between each session to prevent scorching.
- Cascade the glossy, molten chocolate over the peanut butter layer, using a spatula to distribute evenly.
- Refrigerate the entire creation for a minimum of two hours, allowing the chocolate to solidify completely.
- Once set, slice into precise squares, revealing layers of decadent textures and rich flavors.
- Serve and relish the harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and chocolatey elements.
Notes
- Select gluten-free graham crackers to make the recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate wheat allergies.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugars for a healthier version that reduces overall sweetness.
- Swap regular butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative that maintains the rich, creamy texture.
- Sprinkle sea salt or chopped roasted peanuts on top of the chocolate layer to enhance flavor complexity and add subtle crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg