Peanut Butter Chocolate perfection in a classic childhood treat! It’s just about care package season, and while these won’t ship well, they will be available for local delivery!
It’s almost time for back to school cooking, but before we hit full stop on summer, I’m posting this recipe that reminds me of my own childhood. I was lucky to spend my summers at Ocean Point in Boothbay Harbor, where life was at a slower pace. I have many fond memories of making these no bake treats with my friends. Apparently sometimes we did this in houses without the adults around, as noted in the recipe from the Ocean Point Cookbook pictured below.
This recipe has been tweaked a bit for some extra graham cracker flavor, and a touch less sugar in the ratio – still just as delicious, and the right balance of salty and sweet. These would make an excellent snack for the first day of school too!
If you want to see a quick video of these being made, click this link: https://www.tiktok.com/@walestable/video/7268029208004136234?_r=1&_t=8euvyaLwD66
Retro Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 2 sleeves of graham crackers)
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup butter - melted
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 Tbsp smooth peanut butter
Instructions
- In a large micro-wave safe bowl, melt the two sticks of butter. Stir in the cup of peanut butter, then add the graham cracker crumbs and confectioners' sugar until well-blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8" baking pan.
- Place chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth (usually about 2 mins total). Spread mixture over crust.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.
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