The holidays are officially upon us and one of my favorite things to do during this time is . . .baking!!! I love all of the smells that fill my home when I'm baking for the holidays. It's probably because it reminds me of growing up and being at home, since my momma baked all season long and she always made the BEST holiday party desserts and treats for all of our family. She of course would make them for us but she would also plan on creating homemade holiday gifts with her treats, to give to the people she cared about. That's one of the things I love about my momma, she loves to give and giving something she bakes is one of her ultimate ways to show you she cares.
For as long as I can remember I have loved looking forward to her chocolate and peanut butter buckeyes she makes every year so it's no wonder that I have this insane love affair with peanut butter and dark chocolate now! And guess what, so does MY daughter. So every year, even though I am always super busy, I still have all of these grand ideas of baking up wonderful treats for everyone I care about during the whole month of December and then passing them out and everyone just loving them!!! BUT . . . that is NOT my reality, so what works better for me is super fast, super easy and if possible, a treat that requires no baking, since let's face it, no baking equals less dishes to wash, am I right? ;)
Well today I am sharing with you one of my favorites for the holidays that just fits that criteria I just mentioned, reminds me of my momma's buckeyes and is the perfect holiday dessert idea. Introducing my no bake chocolate and peanut butter squares! ;) The best part is it only requires minimal ingredients and the trick is using NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE dark chocolate chips.
Here's how to make your own no bake chocolate and peanut butter squares!
Ingredients you will need: 1.5 cups of powdered sugar, 1 cup of crushed graham crackers, 1 stick of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, a bag of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE dark chocolate morsels, some holiday candies (optional) and an 8x8 pan.
1. Mix powdered sugar and crushed graham crackers together in a medium bowl.
2. Heat butter and peanut butter together in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until it's all melted.
3. Stir into the crumb mixture and mix together and then press into an ungreased 8x8 pan.
4. Melt the NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE dark chocolate morsels over low heat in a small saucepan, sirring frequently until entire bag is melted. Pour over the crumb mixture and spread to the edges of the pan.
5. Sprinkle some holiday candies or white sparkle sugar (as seen here) over the candy and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes or until candy is firm. Cut into squares and enjoy!
To celebrate the giving season, I would like to invite you over to follow me on my Instagram page, as I will be sharing a giveaway where you can WIN a Target gift card on me so you can pick up the ingredients to make these yourself and do some #HolidayRemix "no baking" with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE!
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Now what do you think you will make if you win? Let me know below and happy holidays. Merry Christmas!
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Chocolate and peanut butter is my favorite combination in the entire world. These sound so good and I love that they are no bake.
ReplyDeleteright, me too! no bake is the best and they ARE sooooo good!
DeleteThis sounds heavenly I love peanut butter squares they are so sumptuous and decadent. Great recipe I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI am with you girl - chocolate and peanut butter is the best! ;)
DeleteThese look so delicious! Chocolate and peanut butter are my favorite sweet treat combo! I love your festive chalkboard, too!
ReplyDeleteahhhh thanks - I love doing some chalkboard art when I can & chocolate & peanut butter is my fave too!
DeleteI absolutely adore your color combo for these pics! Where did you find your aqua bottle brush tree, I'm searching for one! ;) Those pb bars look delicious, my family would love them and probably devour them in moments!!!!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the love! I got that bottle brush tree at Target and they have different colors/ sizes! So much fun! ;)
DeleteThese look so delicious! I absolutely love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate! Since these are no bake I think they'd be perfect to make with my little guy!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! You should get the little one to help you & before you know it, you'll have a pan of these yummy treats! ;)
DeleteWhat an absolutely beautiful post about cookies! I absolutely love the color combo! Gorgeous pictures!!
ReplyDeleteThese look great. I love peanut butter and chocolate. It's great and better because my husband doesn't like peanut butter so I never have to share with him. More for me!
ReplyDeleteLOL that cracked me up! Bonus for you since he doesn't like pb . . .I mean who doesn't like pb?? that's just crazy right? ;) Enjoy the whole pan yourself! NomNomNom
DeleteOmg this is some serious food porn right here!!!! I'm all about anything with peanut butter! I so need to give these a try.
ReplyDeleteHA! . . . you totally need to try these - you will LOVE, promise! ;)
DeleteI don't know why I don't make more no-bake recipes – they are much easier than dealing with baking something in the oven. My nephew would like this combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Any time I can do a 'no bake' that tastes THIS good, I'm all in! ;)
DeleteThat looks delicious. I love that this is a no bake dessert. I can easily do this.
ReplyDeletehope you did as it really id so good & super easy! ;)
DeleteI love the color of you're plates. The photos are beautiful as always. Happy Holidays
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the sweet words & hope you had a great holiday! ;)
DeleteThese sound delicious! My peanut allergic son asks me if I miss eating peanut butter. I always tell him no. I don't really like peanut butter. Except when it's paired with chocolate...These bars are exactly what I would like!
ReplyDeleteahhhh I wasn't aware you had this allergy, bummer but you would LOVE these bars as it's not too 'in your face' but ohhhhh soooooo goooood! ;)
DeleteThese looks AMAZING! (and dangerous) ;)
ReplyDeletethey are but soooo worth it! ;)
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