Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (6 ounces) white chocolate chips
Preparation Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour (chilling time)
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly over the peanut butter layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Cut into small pieces and serve.
Nutritional Information:
Per piece (approximately 16 pieces):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 9g (5g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich
- Sweet and salty
- Easy to make
- Perfect for parties or snacking
User Comments:
- "This bark is a perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the creamy peanut butter layer and the crunchy white chocolate chips." - Sarah
- "I made this bark for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the easy-to-eat pieces." - John
- "This bark is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use ingredients that are easily available at my local supermarket." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use a good quality white chocolate that is free of vegetable oil or other additives.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can use aluminum foil instead. Just make sure to spray it with cooking spray before adding the peanut butter mixture.
- If you want to make a different flavor of bark, you can substitute your favorite nut butter or chocolate for the peanut butter and white chocolate.