Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

 

Warning! these are absolutely moreish. If you are craving a crunchy, sweet and salty snack, this is it! Minimal effort, perfect for sharing, although you may not want to. It's such an irresistible chocolate and peanut butter combination indulgence that is hard to say no to. The recipe can easily be doubled for a more thick chocolate delight.

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

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1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

1 cup lightly salted dry roasted peanut nuts

1 cup mini pretzels broken into small pieces

2 to 3 tablespoons extra peanut butter, melted, to drizzle on top

Line an 8 x 8 baking tin or dish with baking parchment. If you don't have an 8 x 8 tin then use a 9 x 9 baking tin. 

Using a double boiler or microwave, gently melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth.

If using a double boiler, turn off the heat and add the peanuts and pretzels pieces and stir until coated. Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking tin. Smooth out evenly the best you can. Melt the extra tablespoons of peanut butter and drizzle on top. Place it into the refrigerator for about an hour or until the mixture is solid. If you are in a hurry, you can place it in the freezer for 30 minutes. 

Once it is solid all the way through, use a sharp knife to cut or crack into pieces or squares. Place the pieces in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.  

Notes: you may also drizzle with melted white chocolate on top.