Love baking but can’t bring yourself to turn on the oven at the moment? In many parts of the world, August isn’t exactly a time for spending hours chained to a hot oven. But it’s also a time for holidays.
And enjoying life.
And sweet treats.
And that’s where these little no bake peanut butter & chocolate treats come in handy. You just need enough heat to melt some butter and some chocolate. Cool, easy and guaranteed to please a crowd. 
No bake peanut butter treats
- Total Time: 20 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
Description
These no-bake peanut butter treats are a simple and delicious way to enjoy the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
- 100g (3.5oz) butter, melted
- 100g (3.5oz) icing (powdered) sugar
- 100g (3.5oz) peanut butter
- 100g (3.5oz) milk chocolate
- Optional: 100g (3.5oz) dark chocolate for a more adult version
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until fully melted.
- Roughly line a small square or rectangular baking tin with baking or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the icing sugar, peanut butter, and half (50g / 1.7oz) of the melted butter. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared baking tin, pressing down with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Melt the milk chocolate (or dark chocolate for a more adult version) in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the tin for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is set and firm.
- Once set, remove from the tin and cut into 16 squares. Serve chilled.
Notes
For a more sophisticated flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. These treats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you prefer a sweeter treat, increase the amount of icing sugar slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
I really love chocolates and this recipe is exciting for me as I do not have yet an oven. The recipe is simple and I think it is fast and easy to make. Copied the recipe to try it. Thanks!
I love that these are not individual candies like some recipes. Great idea!