Chocolate Peanut Butter Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 4 egg yolks hard cooked, mashed; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all purpose flour sifted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup peanut butter; 3/4 cup confectioners sugar sifted; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

3/4 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
4 egg yolks hard cooked, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup confectioners sugar sifted
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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["Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.", "For the Mazurka/Shortbread:
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Cream butter with sugar. Add mashed hard-cooked egg yolks and vanilla. Gently stir in flour mixed with salt. Press dough into prepared pan. Chill until dough is firm.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 30 minutes until firm and lightly browned on the edges. Cool.", "While shortbread cools, make the peanut butter layer:
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Mix peanut butter with melted butter and confectioners sugar. Spread evenly on cooled shortbread. Chill 20-30 minutes.", "Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler. Allow to cool slightly. Pour on peanut butter layer and spread evenly. Chill until completely firm, around 3 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting into bars."]

1686

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 4 egg yolks hard cooked, mashed, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Shortbread Bars 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 Peanut Butter Shortbread Bars

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