3-Ingredient Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark
Make candy without the fuss! This super simple chocolate peanut butter bark features gorgeous swirls and the flavor of a Reese’s cup.
If you want a tasty treat that looks impressive but takes almost no work, chocolate peanut butter bark is your new friend! With just three ingredients, a few minutes of hands-on time, and gorgeous chocolate swirls, this easy candy is perfect for Christmas cookie plates, potluck desserts, or a simple sweet treat.
What’s in 3-ingredient peanut butter bark?
- White Chocolate Baking Bar: White baking chocolate forms the base of this recipe. You can sub this with white chocolate chips, although you have to be MUCH more careful when melting them.
- Peanut Butter: Use regular creamy peanut butter, like Jif or Skippy, for the best results. Natural peanut butter can separate and affect how the bark sets, while crunchy peanut butter will change the smooth texture.
- Chocolate Chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can use any type of chocolate chip, including both milk and dark chocolate!
Making chocolate peanut butter bark
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overheat the chocolate: White chocolate burns easily! Microwave in short bursts, stirring well between each one. Stop heating when there are just a few small lumps left, then stir until smooth.
- Work quickly: Drizzle and swirl your melted chocolate before the peanut butter mixture begins to set. This will help you get those gorgeous swirls!
- Don’t overswirl: A few passes with a toothpick or skewer are all you need. Too much swirling will blend the colors together instead of creating a pretty marbled pattern.
- Keep it cool: Peanut butter makes this bark softer than traditional chocolate bark. If your pieces start getting soft at room temperature, pop them back in the fridge!
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FAQs
Yes! White chocolate chips can work in this recipe, but they don’t always melt as smoothly as white baking chocolate. They’re also more prone to scorching, so use a high-quality brand and melt slowly, stirring frequently.
Peanut butter makes this chocolate bark softer than traditional bark, so it may not have quite the same snap. If your bark is too soft to break into pieces, try refrigerating it for another 30 minutes. Too much peanut butter can also prevent the chocolate from setting firmly, so be sure to measure your ingredients carefully!
Store your chocolate bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This is a very soft bark, and it will soften even more in a warm kitchen!
Yes! Once the bark has completely hardened, break it into pieces and place them in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Freeze for up to 2 months for the best quality. Let it thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark
Ingredients
- 8 oz white baking chocolate
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white baking chocolate and creamy peanut butter by microwaving in 30-second bursts, stirring between. Continue until smooth.
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Pour the peanut butter mixture on the prepared pan and smooth to about 1/4" thickness using a spatula.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips by microwaving in 30-second bursts, stirring between. Continue until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture.
- Use a toothpick, skewer, or the tip of a sharp knife to swirl the chocolate into the peanut butter. Be sure not to over-swirl.
- Place the bark in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour, or until set. Once set, break the bark into irregular pieces and serve!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
