Servings: 9
Equipment
- stand mixer with paddle attachment
- 9x9-inch baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowl
- spatula
- sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar not packed
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Line a 9x9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a stand mixer, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter on medium speed until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Mix in the vanilla extract on low speed, then gradually add the powdered sugar until fully combined and a dough forms. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more powdered sugar.
- Transfer the peanut butter mixture into the lined baking dish. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to press it evenly into the corners.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the bars for about 2 hours or until the chocolate is fully hardened.
- Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang, and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
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