I found this recipe for Chocolate Peanut Treats on the chocolate-recipes mailing list (yes, a list just for chocolate recipes, heh). It sounds simple enough, and I’m tempted to try it sometime. I’m curious about what kind of texture it might have — whether it’d be chewey or more flakey (I suppose that depends on the ratio of graham crackers to peanut butter).
Chocolate Peanut Treats
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter [I’d probably go with creamy]
- 1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation:
In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Stir in sugar and peanut butter. Press into a greased 8 inch square pan. In a microwave or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Chill for 30 minutes; cut into squares. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes longer. Store in the refrigerator.
Sounds simple, but wait till you open the confectioners’ sugar and the powder whooshes out all over the place.
Yes, it happened to me.
Yeah, I haven’t dealt much with confectioners’ sugar, so I’d have to be careful with that. It’s too bad there isn’t confectioners’ Splenda, eh? ;)
I made these yesterday, and they are great!! Reminds me of a reeces cup!!! Takes no time at all to make! Chocolate on top is a little hard from being in fridge, but over all are very good!!!!