Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter and chocolate layers combine into rich, chilled squares with a classic flavor.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on opposite sides for easy removal.
02 - Combine peanut butter and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
03 - Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the warm peanut butter mixture. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated and creamy.
04 - Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to create a smooth, level surface.
05 - Place chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
06 - Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Spread quickly and evenly before it begins to set.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm throughout.
08 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper handles. Cut into 16 equal squares. Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly smooth, like something youd buy at an upscale candy shop but better
  • They come together faster than you can debate which Netflix movie to watch
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are your friend here, especially the butter, which prevents the dreaded separated fudge disaster
  • Let the peanut butter layer cool completely before adding chocolate, or the layers will bleed together and youll lose those beautiful clean lines
03 -
  • If your chocolate layer seizes while melting, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir gently to rescue it
  • The fudge cuts most cleanly when its slightly chilled but not rock hard

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