Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Squares (Printable Version)
Decadent two-layer squares with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. An easy, irresistible treat that melts in your mouth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Layer
01 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
02 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Peanut Butter Layer
04 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, sifted powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined. Spread evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the top.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth, approximately 1 to 2 minutes total.
04 - Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly to the edges.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
06 - Remove from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 24 equal squares.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These squares require no baking yet taste like youve spent hours perfecting them in a professional kitchen.
- The contrast between the silky chocolate layer and the slightly saltier peanut butter base creates that perfect sweet spot that keeps you coming back for just one more tiny piece.
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- The temperature of your peanut butter matters tremendously, room temperature spreads easily while cold peanut butter fights you every step of the way.
- Cutting these squares straight from the refrigerator often causes the chocolate to crack, so let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing.
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- After pouring the chocolate layer, gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles trapped beneath the surface.
- The squares freeze beautifully for up to three months, so I often make a double batch and tuck half away for emergency chocolate cravings or unexpected visitors.