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I should have labeled this dessert week, but I’m in denial. I *may* have eaten the last no bake cookie last week, which left Chris thoroughly disappointed and me embarrassed. Desperate to appease Chris, I whipped up a dessert that I learned in my elementary school cooking class – peanut butter bark. This recipe is one you can have a lot of fun with, customizing it based on what you have in your home. It’s a great way to use the excess Halloween candy that enters your home! In fact, it’s a fun recipe to get kids involved.
The basics of peanut butter bark are melted peanut butter chips, chocolate and candy. I add pretzels for a touch of that sweet and salty flavor I always crave, plus I love a great crunch!
Spread melted peanut butter chips onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
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.
Perfect pieces for snacking, don’t you think? My Easy Toffee recipe is another simple snack that goes great with this Peanut Butter Bark.
Did you make this? Rate the recipe and tag me on social @julieblanner!
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Peanut Butter Bark
A quick and easy sweet and salty candy you can't resist!
Yield
Ingredients
- 10 ounces peanut butter chips
- 8 ounces chocolate
- pretzels
- candy
- marshmallows
Instructions
- Melt peanut butter chips in the microwave at medium power in 30 second increments and stir until smooth.
- Spread peanut butter mixture onto parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave at medium power in 30 second increments and stir until smooth.
- Swirl in melted chocolate.
- Add pretzels and candy, lightly pressing down to adhere.
- Allow to set until solid.
Tips
Have fun with it! The options are endless.
- Reese’s Pieces
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- M&M’s
Nutrition Information
Calories: 77kcal (4%), Carbohydrates: 9g (3%), Protein: 2g (4%), Fat: 5g (8%), Saturated Fat: 3g (15%), Cholesterol: 2mg (1%), Sodium: 17mg (1%), Potassium: 18mg (1%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 7g (8%), Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 1mg (6%)
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
It’s a good thing all desserts aren’t this easy! Enjoy!
Hannah says
Peanut butter and pretzels is the best combo!
Sue says
I am planning on trying the peanut butter bark…how long does it keep?
Julie says
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!
Sandy @ RE says
Beautiful and it looks and sounds so tasty! FUN for the holidays ahead!