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Peanut butter bark made with peanut butter cups, candy, chopped peanuts, drizzled peanut butter, & milk chocolate is the treat we all need!

This easy peanut butter bark recipe is rich and delicious with the perfect balance of sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy. Try it after a yummy meal of bourbon chicken or Hawaiian meatballs!

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Peanut Butter Bark

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Why you’ll love this easy bark recipe!

📌 Ridiculously easy to make, all you need is two ingredients and a microwave!

📌 Easy to tailor to your own tastes – use white chocolate, almond bark, or even milk chocolate!

📌 Classic cookies and cream Oreo flavors that adults and kids both enjoy.

Peanut Butter Bark Ingredients

Chocolate – Milk chocolate chips for the base. You could also use semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
Mini peanut butter cups – You can also use full size peanut butter cups that are rough chopped.
Peanut butter candy – Like Reese’s Pieces or peanut butter M&M’s.
Peanuts – Chopped. We used plain, but salted and roasted would also be amazing.
Peanut butter – Creamy peanut butter or peanut butter chips.

How do you make peanut butter chocolate bark? (step-by-step directions)

⭐ First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Melt chocolate and spread it over the lined baking sheet.

⭐ Next, evenly scatter peanut butter cups, peanut butter candy, and chopped peanuts on top of the chocolate before it sets.

⭐ Then, drizzle the melted peanut butter or melted peanut butter chips onto the top of the decorated chocolate bark.

⭐ Finally, allow to set before breaking into pieces.

Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.

HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARK — Spread melted chocolate evenly then top with candy and nuts. Finish with a drizzle of peanut butter or melted peanut butter chips.

Preparation

Can you make peanut butter bark ahead of time?

Yes, this can be made several days in advance and stored in an air tight container.

What kind of chocolate for peanut butter bark recipe?

This recipe calls for milk chocolate, but you can absolutely substitute for dark chocolate, or even white chocolate!

What toppings for easy peanut butter bark?

We top this bark with mini peanut butter cups, peanut candy, chopped peanuts, and creamy peanut butter or melted peanut butter chips.

Should I use peanut butter chips or creamy peanut butter?

I find that if you’re serving this soon after making it, then creamy peanut butter is great because it adds another layer of texture and has that straight pure peanut butter flavor we love. It can be a little messy because peanut butter doesn’t set though.

If you’re making it ahead or will have leftovers, we prefer to use melted peanut butter chips as they will set when cooled and not make sticky peanut butter fingers!

Storage and leftovers

How do you store chocolate peanut butter bark?

Store in an air tight container at room temperature. This recipe does not require refrigeration.

Can you freeze it?

We do not recommend freezing this recipe.

PEANUT BUTTER BARK — This bark is gorgeous and would make a great addition to a cookie basket or new neighbor welcome gift.

Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions

✅ Use high-quality chocolate: Opt for good quality milk chocolate chips to ensure a rich and smooth flavor in your bark.

✅ Be cautious while melting chocolate: When microwaving the chocolate chips, heat it in 20 to 30-second increments and stir well between each session. This helps to prevent overheating and ensures even melting. Avoid overheating as it can cause the chocolate to seize or become grainy.

✅ Spread the chocolate evenly: Use a spatula or the back of a large spoon to spread the melted chocolate onto the prepared sheet. Aim for a thickness of about ¼ inch for a balanced bark texture.

✅ Decorate with precision: Scatter the mini peanut butter cups, Reese’s Pieces candy, and chopped peanuts evenly on top of the chocolate. This ensures that each bite has a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

✅ Adjust peanut butter consistency: When melting the peanut butter, keep an eye on its consistency. If it’s too thick to drizzle, microwave it for a few more seconds until it becomes runny enough to pour smoothly.

✅ Chill for quicker setting: Place the bark in the fridge or freezer to speed up the setting process. This will help the bark firm up more quickly. Only leave it for as long as it takes to set. If you leave it too long, it will “sweat” when removed as it comes back to room temp.

✅ Slice or break into pieces: Once the bark is set, use a sharp knife to cut it or simply break it into irregular pieces using your hands.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARK — If not serving soon after making, we suggest using peanut butter chips rather than creamy peanut butter for topping.

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PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARK — Use a sharp knife to break into even pieces, or get unique shapes by breaking with your hands.

Tools we love

Bakers half sheet – It’s cool, we only have about six of these bakers half sheets because they’re good for absolutely everything. Cookies? Yes! Steak? Yes! Cake? Oh yeh! Roasted veggies? Uhhhh huh!
Silicone baking mats – Nothing sticks to these! Whaaaa?! Perfect for baking sugary cookies, or cheesy croissants. Use them in place of parchment paper.

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How to Make Peanut Butter Bark

5 from 2 votes

Peanut Butter Bark

Created by: April Woods

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

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Ingredients

▢ 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
▢ ½ cup mini peanut butter cups
▢ 1 cup peanut butter candy like reese's pieces or peanut butter m&m's
▢ ¼ cup chopped peanuts
▢ 2-3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter OR ½ cup peanut butter chips

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips on high power in 20 to 30 second increments, stirring between heating sessions until chocolate is fully melted.
Spread melted chocolate evenly onto lined baking sheet until about ¼” thick.
Before chocolate sets, evenly top with peanut butter cups, peanut butter candy, and chopped peanuts.
IF USING PEANUT BUTTER: Melt the peanut butter in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Stir until it is runny. Microwave longer if the peanut butter is too thick to pour off of the spoon. Drizzle the melted peanut butter evenly over bark.
IF USING PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS: In a microwave safe bowl, heat peanut butter chips on high power in 20 to 30 second increments, stirring between heating sessions until chips are fully melted. Drizzle melted peanut butter chips evenly over bark.
Allow to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting or breaking into pieces.