Chocolate Peanut Butter Toffee Squares
Rich and creamy peanut butter base topped with glossy dark chocolate and crunchy roasted peanuts make these squares a perfect homemade candy treat.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
- ½ cup roasted peanuts coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and thick.
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the pan.
- Chill the peanut butter base in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until glossy and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled peanut butter layer and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts evenly over the chocolate layer and gently press them in.
- Refrigerate the assembled squares for 40 minutes until firm.
- Lift the set squares out using the parchment paper and cut into 16 pieces to serve.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a bakery-style finish.
- Add flaky sea salt for a sweet-salty flavor boost.
- Store chilled to maintain clean slices.
- Substitute peanuts with almonds or pecans if preferred.