Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares (Printer-friendly)

Rich, creamy chocolate and peanut butter squares with a smooth, indulgent layering perfect for any sweet craving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Peanut Butter Layer

04 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Prepare:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on opposite sides for easy removal.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a heatproof bowl. Melt using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently until completely smooth.
03 - Pour melted chocolate mixture into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm to the touch.
04 - Melt peanut butter and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
05 - Pour peanut butter mixture over the chilled chocolate layer. Use an offset spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth surface.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm throughout.
07 - Lift fudge from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 equal squares with a sharp knife, wiping blade clean between cuts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly creamy, like velvet on your tongue, without requiring a candy thermometer or any technique beyond melting and stirring
  • That chocolate peanut butter combo hits the same pleasure center as a certain candy cup but tastes infinitely better because you made it yourself
02 -
  • The chocolate layer needs to be just set, not rock hard, before you add the peanut butter layer, or the two layers will not bond properly and might slide apart when you cut them
  • Room temperature ingredients melt more smoothly and predictably, so pull everything out about 20 minutes before you start cooking
03 -
  • A hot knife dipped in water and wiped dry between cuts gives you those professional sharp edges every single time
  • If the peanut butter layer feels too thick to spread, let it warm slightly at room temperature for 5 minutes before pouring

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