It has been almost a month since I've shared a candy recipe. I really hope you appreciate my self control! However, Valentine's Day is coming up and my sweetheart's favorite candy is peanut butter bark. This is an easy candy to make, but don't tell my husband because I am going to pass it off as a labor of love. 😉
My husband and I rarely exchange big gifts on Valentine's Day. One year I made an exception to the rule and bought him Morison's History of the United States Naval Operations in World War II 15 Volume Set. Stupidest gift ever! I was neglected for months as he read through the books. I learned my lesson the hard way and will stick to candy this year.
Spoon the melted chocolate and peanut butter onto a cookie sheet covered in foil.
Swirl the chocolate and peanut butter together with a spatula. An offset spatula helps spread it evenly, but is not necessary.
- 1 package peanut butter chips
- 1 tablespoons shortening
- 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup of unsalted, dry roasted peanuts
- Cover a cookie sheet with foil.
- Melt the peanut butter chips and shortening according to package directions. Once melted stir in ½ cup of the peanuts.
- Melt the chocolate chips according to package directions. Once melted stir in ½ cup of the peanuts.
- Alternate spooning the melted chocolate chips and melted peanut butter chips on to the cookie sheet. Then use a spatula to semi blend the two and spread it evenly over the foil.
- Let sit for 2 hours to firm up or put it in the freezer for 30 minutes. Break into pieces.
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This post is linked to Full Plate Thursday, Friday Potluck, Foodie Friday, and Delicious Dish Tuesday.
Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes says
January 25, 2012 at 9:33 pmI LOVE chocolate and peanut butter. For years, the combination of the two was the only way I would eat peanut butter, though I will eat it plain now. This recipe looks easy and the pictures make it look like a tasty treat. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
PS….good luck on a better Valentine’s Day this year! 🙂
mjskit says
January 27, 2012 at 5:38 pmWhat a great bark! You take 2 of my favorite flavors and swirl them all together, THEN you add peanuts! O.K. I know what I making myself for Valentine’s Day! 🙂
Miz Helen says
January 28, 2012 at 7:32 amHi Alea,
This would be a very special treat. It looks delicious and easy, I love that. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week end and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Rajani says
January 30, 2012 at 8:14 amWow! It looks really marvelous, makes one believe that you have worked a lot on it. Wish I could try it out, but sigh….I have pounds to loose 🙁
Caroline Musacchia says
February 2, 2012 at 12:44 pmYUM! peanut butter and chocolate is the best! I’m gonna try it when I’m feeling indulgent LOL
Full Time Mama says
February 6, 2012 at 9:43 pmPeanut butter and chocolate together are probably my absolute fav combo. This looks SO delicious!!
Thanks so much for sharing for Delicious Dish Tuesday! Please keep sharing great recipes with us!!
Amanda says
February 6, 2012 at 10:06 pmI never knew making something so amazing could be so easy! I may steal this idea for Valentines Day 🙂 Thanks for sharing it with Delicious Dish Tuesday.
Misty says
November 7, 2016 at 2:47 pmLooks so easy yet delicious! Can you use something else to replace the shortening? I never stock it and rather not purchase a container of it to make this one recipe.