Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Press the peanut butter mixture into a greased 8×8 inch dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and vegetable shortening. Melt in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Ensure to use room temperature butter for a smooth mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg