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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

Base

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs

Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Layer

  • 8 oz good quality chocolate
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. The mixture will be sandy - press into the bottom of your pan.
  • Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes. Once finished, let cool at room temperature for five minutes and then place in the refrigerator or freezer for 20-30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese alone until soft and creamy, about two minutes. Add the peanut butter and mix until combined. Add the powdered sugar and mix until well incorporated, then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Spread this filling evenly on the base and put in the refrigerator for an hour or the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • On the stove top or in the microwave in 30 second increments, melt together the chocolate and oil until smooth and combined. The oil is necessary as it helps the chocolate achieve that smooth and glossy look.
  • Spread the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter cream cheese filling and place back in the fridge/freezer until the chocolate has set.
  • To make smooth cuts, run hot water over the knife for a couple of seconds, wipe dry, then begin to cut into the bars. Wipe the knife clean and repeat the water in between cuts. Store in the fridge or freezer. Enjoy!
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