Peanut Butter Squares
Servings: 24 squares
Calories: 221kcal
Peanut Butter Squares are a twist on the classic Peanut Butter Ball recipe. These are less time-consuming for sure but are prepared with the smooth peanut butter lover in mind. It's the same great taste but without the crunch of the rice cereal! Christmas cookie boxes are nothing without these delicious confections!
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Ingredients
- 1 cups smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter and butter until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat to incorporate.
- Next, beat in the confectioner's sugar one cup at a time. The dough should be slightly crumbly. If you notice that it's getting too crumbly before the last confectioner's sugar is combined, hold back and add 1/4 cup at a time. Depending on the consistency of your peanut butter and how packed the confectioner's sugar might be, your dough could take more or less of it. Likewise, if the dough is too wet after the addition of the 3rd cup, add 1/4 cup more at a time until the dough is slightly crumbly.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and really press it in. It's a good idea to use a small rolling pin or even a drinking glass to firmly roll the dough out into the pan to get it flat and even. Set aside.
- Next, measure semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl along with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
- In increments of 30 seconds at half power, melt the chocolate, stirring well between each increment. Once the chocolate is fully melted and silky smooth, pour it over the peanut butter layer and smooth it out with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle over the chopped peanuts and candy sprinkles.
- Refrigerate the pan for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Transfer the bars to a food-safe container with a lid and keep refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg