Creamy Peanut Butter Squares 🥜🍫✨
Sweet, creamy peanut butter base topped with a smooth chocolate-peanut butter layer—easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients đź›’
Peanut Butter Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions 👩‍🍳
- Prepare pan: Line 8Ă—8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make peanut butter layer: Mix melted butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Press evenly into pan.
- Make topping: Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in microwave (30-second intervals), stirring until smooth.
- Top squares: Spread chocolate mixture evenly over peanut butter layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate 1–2 hours until set.
- Cut & serve: Lift from pan, slice into squares, and enjoy.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top before chilling.
- Variation: Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Serving idea: Pair with a glass of cold milk or coffee.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: ~2 hours 15 minutes
- Kcal: ~210 per square
- Servings: 16 squares
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Creamy Peanut Butter Squares—smooth, sweet, and chocolate-topped 🥜🍫✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you sprinkle sea salt or keep them classic?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next no-bake treat.” • “Tag a friend who loves peanut butter.” • “Chocolate layer, creamy peanut bliss.”