PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD BARS
Steps:
- To make the crust: Line a metal 13x9 baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on opposite sides to lift the bars out. Stir the butter, sugar and salt together in a medium bowl. Add the flour and peanuts, mixing until a stiff dough comes together. Press the dough evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Use a fork to prick the dough all over, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until the dough is firm. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 F. Bake the crust for 20 minutes, then decrease oven temperature to 300 F and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and set. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let the crust cool completely. To make the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the peanut butter and butter on medium until smooth. Add half of the confectioners' sugar, the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of hot water to the bowl. Starting on low speed, then increasing to medium, beat until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth. The mixture should be thick but not too stiff - if it is, add another tablespoon of hot water. Using an offset spatula, spread the peanut butter filling over the cooled crust. To make the ganache: Add the chocolate to a heatproof bowl. Bring the heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan then pour over the chocolate. Let stand for about 3 minutes, then stir gently until smooth. Spread the ganache over the peanut butter filling in an even layer. Let sit until the ganache sets (at least 3 hours at room temperature, or 1 hour in the fridge). Lift the bars out using the foil handles, then cut into squares before serving.
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Ravi Sah
[email protected]These bars are so rich and decadent. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Body Ahmed
[email protected]These bars are delicious! I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, and the shortbread crust is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Bhim Bohara
[email protected]I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. The peanut butter and chocolate filling is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Ema Salkic
[email protected]These bars are the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate. The shortbread crust is the perfect base for the rich and creamy filling. I will definitely be making these again.
Omowa Oluwakemisola
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly. I would definitely make these again.
Emma Gretzmacher
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.
Lisa Onu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfect! The shortbread crust was buttery and crumbly, and the peanut butter and chocolate filling was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves peanut butter an
Kristian Wiseman
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. The shortbread crust was a little dry, but the peanut butter and chocolate filling was delicious.
Ousmane Kane
[email protected]These bars are so rich and decadent. The peanut butter and chocolate filling is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly. I would definitely recommend these bars to anyone who loves peanut butter and chocola
Brian Ayebale
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate, and the shortbread crust is delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Ramadhan Isa
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.
Bobby Lena
[email protected]These bars are amazing! The peanut butter and chocolate filling is so smooth and creamy. The shortbread crust is the perfect complement to the filling. I will definitely be making these again.
Shamshad Fatima
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly. I would definitely make these again.
Judy Geigel
[email protected]These bars are so delicious and easy to make! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, and the shortbread crust is the perfect base.
Rabin Roimee
[email protected]I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even people who don't normally like peanut butter. The bars are easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Krystal Wilson
[email protected]These peanut butter and chocolate shortbread bars are a match made in heaven! The shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly, while the peanut butter and chocolate filling is rich and creamy. I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this desse