Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Feel free to substitute the graham cracker crumbs with crushed digestive biscuits if that’s what you have on hand. The coconut oil helps in achieving a glossy chocolate finish, but you can use vegetable shortening if preferred.
Instructions
- Begin by mixing the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, melted butter, and peanut butter in a large bowl until well combined. This mixture should resemble a dough-like consistency.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. This is the base layer of your bars.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the peanut butter layer, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Be sure the caramel is cool to prevent melting the peanut butter layer.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate, and then pour this mixture over the caramel layer, spreading it out evenly.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set. It always reminds me of the patience my grandmother taught me, waiting for her special desserts to be ready.
- Once set, remove from the refrigerator and cut into squares. Serve chilled and enjoy the symphony of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International