Peanut Butter Bark Candy Recipes

CRUNCHY PEANUT BARK

Steps:

• In a microwave, heat candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Grease a baking sheet and line with parchment paper.
• Mix white chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until half-melted, 30 seconds to 1 minutes. Stir.
• Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until half-melted, 15 to 30 seconds. Stir vanilla extract into half-melted semi-sweet chocolate.
• Spread peanut butter mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Evenly distribute melted semi-sweet chocolate over peanut butter mixture. Using the tip of a sharp knife, drag semi-sweet chocolate through peanut butter mixture making a marble-pattern.
• Refrigerate until set, 30 minutes to 2 hours. Cut into pieces and store in an air-tight container.

PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL BARK

Steps:

• Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving an overhang on ends. Melt bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Pour into baking sheet, and spread in an even layer.
• Melt milk chocolate with peanut butter in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Drizzle chocolate-peanut butter mixture over bittersweet chocolate, and swirl with a skewer. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE SWIRL BARK

Steps:

• Line baking sheet with waxed paper. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave semisweet chocolate on HIGH 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted. In another medium microwavable bowl, microwave white baking and peanut butter on HIGH 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted. Pour chocolate onto prepared baking sheet spreading with spatula to create a smooth layer. Drizzle peanut butter mixture over chocolate layer. With knife, cut through both mixtures to swirl for marbled design. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces.

PRETZEL AND PEANUT BUTTER BARK

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 of the milk chocolate wafers and 1/4 of the dark chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Melt chocolate in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, until chocolate is completely melted and creamy, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Crumble enough pretzels into melted chocolate until mixture is lumpy but not thick. Spread chocolate mixture into the bottom of a baking dish. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Place peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Soften peanut butter in microwave until easily spreadable, 30 to 60 seconds. Spread peanut butter over hardened chocolate layer. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Combine remaining milk chocolate and dark chocolate wafers in the same microwave-safe bowl. Melt chocolate in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, until chocolate is completely melted and creamy, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Crumble enough pretzels into melted chocolate until mixture is lumpy but not thick. Spread chocolate mixture over peanut butter layer and top with almonds. Refrigerate or freeze until firm. Break bark into pieces.

PEANUT BUTTER SWIRLED CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Line an 11x15-inch (28x38-cm) baking sheet with parchment paper. In separate bowls, using a microwave or a double boiler, melt bittersweet and white chocolate over low heat. Whisk peanut butter into warm white chocolate, then spread over parchment into a rectangle measuring about 10x13 inches (25x33 cm). It doesn't need to be perfect as bark will be broken. Drop bittersweet chocolate by large spoonfuls over the just-spread white chocolate mixture. Swirl gently using the tip of a knife. Sprinkle with peanuts and one of the below flavour variations, if desired. Refrigerate about 1 hour until set. Break into large pieces. Variations: Add ⅓ cup (75 mL) of any of the variations below. Sprinkle over bark along with ¼ cup (60 mL) coarsely chopped peanuts. • Tropical: Sweetened shredded coconut, diced dried mango and candied ginger • Dried cherry and orange: Coarsely chopped dried cherries and grated orange peel • Kitchen sink: Pepitas, coarsely chopped pretzels, dried cranberries and cocoa nibs • Toffee PB blast: ¼ cup (60 mL) barely chopped mini peanut butter cups with 2 tbsp (30 mL) toffee bits

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BARK

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. , In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate until 2/3 are melted. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup each Reese's pieces, peanut butter cups and peanuts. Spread into prepared pan; top with remaining ingredients, pressing lightly to adhere (pan will not be full). Refrigerate until firm, 15-20 minutes. Break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container.