No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars
I LOVE the blend of peanut butter and chocolate. One of my all time favorite treats is Reese’s peanut butter cups. My problem is that i believe homemade is best without the chemical processed ingredients that go with buying the store bought conventional types. I’ve been wanting to make these beauties for awhile now and with a little inspiration from a friend of mine, today was the day.
Here is a super simple and decadent dessert treat you can easily create in your kitchen without much fuss at all. With only under five ingredients and ten minutes of preparation, these can be enjoyed. These yummy bars are wonderful for holiday parties, for gift-giving, or just for home with your loved ones. Try eating just one.
It is such a heavenly combination. While most prefer the milk chocolate, I love the dark. Plus it is so much better for you. How about you, do you prefer milk or dark chocolate?
Bye the way, these bars must chill for at least a few hours. You may either prepare these ahead of schedule for a gathering or freeze them for up to two months, wrapped tightly, and thawed overnight in the refrigerator.
SERVES: 20-24
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup brown sugar
1-1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
10 tbsp butter, unsalted
1 cup peanut butter, organic
1 cup dark chocolate chips, high quality
dash, sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cover a 8 x 9 inch pan with either parchment or aluminum foil. Set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter with 15 intervals until ready. Stir. Add the brown sugar, powdered sugar and peanut butter together in the bowl; mix until combined. Next place the mixture in the prepared pan; with placing parchment over the mixture use your hands to lightly press and slide to smooth evenly.
Clean out the bowl; melt the chocolate chips with 1 tbsp butter. Stir carefully with 10 minutes intervals until melted evenly. Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter crust and smooth evenly with a spoon or spatula.
Let chill for 3 hours to set completely. Let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving. you may store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week if they last that long.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories 171; total fat 11.5g; cholesterol 13mg; sodium 85mg; total carbohydrates 16g; dietary fiber 0.6g; sugars 14g and protein 3.5g. This is low in sodium and very high in vitamin B6.