Chilli Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These chilli chocolate peanut butter bars are my go to when I want something indulgent that won't keep me in the kitchen all day. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, and honestly, the ingredient list is probably already sitting in your pantry. Peanut butter brings not only incredible flavor but also protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied. That unexpected kick of chilli combined with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter creates this amazing balance of flavors that keeps people coming back for more. Trust me, once you make these, you'll be making them constantly.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 400 gpeanut butter
- 50 gchilli flakes
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 100 gchopped peanuts
- 200 gchopped dark chocolate
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 18x28cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a parchment paper with a non-stick coating for easier removal.
- 2
Melt the butter and sugars in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: This will help prevent the sugar from burning.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, chilli flakes, and cocoa powder until smooth.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is well combined.
- 4
Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Press half of the dough into the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Use a spatula to press the dough evenly.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 7
Pour the melted chocolate over the dough in the baking dish.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 8
Press the remaining dough over the chocolate layer.
Tip: Use a spatula to press the dough evenly.
- 9
Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: Use a toothpick to check if the centre is set.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the baking dish.
Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the edges from the parchment paper.
- 11
Cut into bars and serve.
Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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