Chocolate Fudge Peanut Squares Recipe

Name: Chocolate Fudge Peanut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: butter (for the pan); flour (for the pan); 1 ⅔ cups chocolate wafer crumbs; ¼ cup peanuts, finely chopped; 8 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled (unsalted); 1 ¼ cups cake flour; 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder; ⅛ teaspoon baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup peanuts (coarsely chopped); 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to tepid; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled to tepid; 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter; 4 eggs (lightly beaten); 2 cups superfine sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

butter (for the pan)
flour (for the pan)
1 ⅔ cups chocolate wafer crumbs
¼ cup peanuts, finely chopped
8 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled (unsalted)
1 ¼ cups cake flour
3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup peanuts (coarsely chopped)
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to tepid
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled to tepid
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
4 eggs (lightly beaten)
2 cups superfine sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Set the oven to 325 degrees.
2
Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
3
Dust it with flour, tapping out the excess.
4
In a bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and peanuts.
5
Pour the butter into the baking pan.
6
Scatter the cookie crumb mixture in the pan in an even layer.
7
Press down on the crumbs with a spatula.
8
Bake the crust for 4 minutes.
9
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
10
In a bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
11
In another small bowl, toss the chopped peanuts with 1/2 teaspoon of the flour mixture.
12
In a large bowl, whisk the butter and chocolate.
13
Stir in the peanut butter, blending it well.
14
Add the eggs, sugar and vanilla.
15
Stir in the flour mixture and chopped nuts.
16
Spoon the batter into the crust, spreading it evenly, and taking care not to dislodge the layer of crust.
17
Bake for 35 minutes or until just set.
18
Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
19
Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm.
20
With a sharp knife, divide the mixture into quarters.
21
Cut each quarter into quarters again to make 16 squares.
22
Use a metal spatula to lift from pan.
23
Store in an airtight tin.

2280

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: butter (for the pan), flour (for the pan), 1 ⅔ cups chocolate wafer crumbs, ¼ cup peanuts, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Fudge Peanut Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Fudge Peanut Squares

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