Peanut Butter Bark is an easy sweet and salty candy that is easy to make, break and enjoy! A layer of peanut butter and chocolate, topped to pack amazing flavor and crunch!
I mix this easy no bake Peanut Butter Bark up with whatever I have on hand…including the girls’ Christmas, Easter or Halloween candy!
It keeps well in an airtight jar on the countertop for a delicious snack. Like my Peanut Brittle, it is perfect for gifting during the holidays, too!
Peanut Butter Bark Ingredients and Variations
- Peanut Butter Chips – Peanut butter chips are the foundation of this delicious bark and harden perfect every time.
- Chocolate – White, milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or bars, chopped.
- Pretzels – For an added crunchy, salty bite. Graham crackers, Nilla Wafers are great substitutes.
- Candy – Add your favorite candies, mini peanut butter cups, M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, the options are endless! You can even add nuts if you like!
- Marshmallows – Add texture and color.
How to Make Peanut Butter Bark
- Melt peanut butter chips as directed. Spread them onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Now, melt the chocolate chips. Swirl in melted chocolate.
- Add pretzels for a little crunch. Add candy and/or marshmallows.
- Allow to set until firm. Resist the temptation to eat it with a spoon.
- Once it’s solid, use a knife to cut the bark.
Tips from My Test Kitchen
Use a heat-proof spatula or spreader to effortlessly spread melted peanut butter and melted chocolate.
How to Store
- Room Temperature – You can store this peanut butter bark for up to 4-5 days at room temperature. Be sure to wrap it air tight, especially if using marshmallows!
- Refrigerator – You can store this peanut butter bark for up to two weeks in the fridge in an airtight container.
Peanut Butter Bark
A quick and easy sweet and salty candy you can't resist!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces peanut butter chips
- 8 ounces chocolate chips
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup candy Reese's Peanut Butter cups or other
- 1 cup marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Set aside.Melt peanut butter chips in the microwave at medium power in 30 second increments and stir until smooth.Using a spreader, rubber spatula, knife or the back of a spoon, spread melted peanut butter chips onto parchment lined sheet in a ¼" even layer.10 ounces peanut butter chips
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave at medium power in 30 second increments and stir until smooth.Using a knife or spoon, swirl melted chocolate into peanut butter.8 ounces chocolate chips
- Gently press pretzels, candy, and marshmallows onto the top of peanut butter chocolate mixture and allow to set until solid.Using a knife or pizza cutter, break into pieces.1 cup pretzels, 1 cup candy, 1 cup marshmallows
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Peanut butter and pretzels is the best combo!
I am planning on trying the peanut butter bark…how long does it keep?
It never lasts for more than a few days in our home, but should keep for a while, just as peanut butter and chocolate do. Enjoy!
Beautiful and it looks and sounds so tasty! FUN for the holidays ahead!