No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares – Sweet Treat
Biscuit Base
Peanut Butter Filling
Chocolate Topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare the Biscuit Base
Crush 250g of plain chocolate cookies until they are nice and fine. You can use a food processor or place them in a bag and hit them with something heavy. Add 90g of melted butter to the crushed cookies and mix until well combined.
Press the Base into a Pan
Lightly grease and line a standard slice pan (approximately 30cm x 20cm) with non-stick baking paper. Pour the biscuit mixture into the pan and use a flat-bottomed glass to press it down firmly and evenly across the entire surface. Place the pan in the fridge to chill while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 90g of butter until it is nice, bubbly, and foamy. Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups of icing sugar (also known as powdered or confectioner's sugar), and 1 cup of thick, smooth peanut butter to the melted butter.
Mix the Filling
Using a wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients in the saucepan together until they are melted and smooth. Turn off the heat once combined.
Add Chocolate Chips to the Filling
Add 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture and stir them through until evenly distributed.
Spread the Filling
Retrieve the chilled cookie base from the fridge. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the surface of the cookie crumbs. Return the pan to the fridge for , or until the peanut butter mixture has set.
Prepare the Chocolate Topping
Place 150g of good quality dark chocolate (broken into pieces) into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about , then stir with a metal spoon. Continue microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Apply the Chocolate Topping
Pour the melted chocolate over the set peanut butter layer. Use a spoon or spatula to smooth it out evenly across the entire surface. Pop the pan back into the fridge for about to allow the chocolate topping to set.
Slice and Serve
Once the chocolate topping is set, lift the entire slice out of the pan using the baking paper. Carefully peel back the paper. Using a sharp knife, cut the large slice into smaller 2cm (1 inch) squares. Serve and enjoy!
Before You Cook
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No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Brown sugar?
- 1 cup white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses
- Coconut sugar (1:1)
Storage & Leftovers
Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.
- RefrigerateUp to 1 hour
Return the pan to the fridge for 1 hour, or until the peanut butter mixture has set.
- Refrigerate
Pop the pan back into the fridge for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow the chocolate topping to set.
Variations
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- Use milk chocolate instead ofIngredient swap
Use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate for the topping if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
- Add chopped nuts (like peanutsCustomise
Add chopped nuts (like peanuts or almonds) to the biscuit base or peanut butter filling for extra crunch.
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