Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

🛒 Ingredients

For the base:

• 2 cups crushed graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
• ½ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup brown sugar

For the fudge layer:

• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• ½ cup butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

For the chocolate topping:

• 1½ cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter (or butter for shine)

Optional add-ins:

• ½ cup chopped peanuts or walnuts

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the base:
   • Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and brown sugar
   • Press firmly into a lined 8×8-inch pan
   • Chill for 15–20 minutes
2. Make the fudge layer:
   • Melt butter and peanut butter together (microwave or stovetop)
   • Stir in vanilla
   • Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth and thick
   • Fold in nuts (if using)
   • Spread evenly over the base
3. Chocolate topping:
   • Melt chocolate chips + peanut butter until smooth
   • Pour over the fudge layer and spread evenly
4. Chill:
   Refrigerate for 2–3 hours (or until fully set)
5. Slice:
   Cut into squares or bars using a warm knife for clean edges

🍽️ Nutrition (approx per bar, 16 pieces)

• Calories: ~300–350
• Fat: ~20g
• Carbs: ~30g
• Sugar: ~22g
• Protein: ~5–6g

💡 Tips

• Use dark chocolate to balance sweetness
• Add a pinch of sea salt on top for contrast
• For cleaner cuts, freeze 20 minutes before slicing

 Q&A

Can I make it without peanut butter?
Yes—swap with almond butter or cookie butter.

Why is my fudge too soft?
Too much butter or not enough chilling—add more powdered sugar if needed.

Can I freeze it?
Yes! Store up to 2 months in an airtight container.

How do I make it less sweet?
Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate and reduce powdered sugar slightly.

Can I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free biscuits for the base.

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