Mint Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These mint chocolate peanut butter bars are my go to whenever I need something impressive but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, they come together faster than you'd think. I love them because peanut butter is packed with protein and healthy fats that keep you satisfied, plus the combination of cool mint with rich chocolate is absolutely irresistible. They're simple enough for a beginner baker but fancy enough to bring to a potluck, and honestly, they rarely last more than a day in my house.
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Ingredients
- 400 gpeanut butter
- 200 gconfectioner's sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 200 gdark chocolate chips
- 10 mlmint extract
- 10 gsalt
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gbaking soda
- 100 gmint chocolate chips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18cm baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter and butter until smooth.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 3
Gradually add the confectioner's sugar and mix until combined.
- 4
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 5
Stir the melted chocolate into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
Tip: Add the mint extract and mix well.
- 6
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Press the dough into the prepared baking dish.
- 8
Melt the mint chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Use this to create a decorative border around the edges.
- 9
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.
Tip: Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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