Description
Indulgent “peanut butter & cookie dough fudge bars” merge classic comfort with sophisticated sweetness, blending rich layers of nostalgic flavors. Chocolate lovers and dessert enthusiasts will discover pure bliss in each silky, luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Fudge and Cookie Dough Base):
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (120 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour (heat-treated for safety)
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ⅓ cup (65 g) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Additional Flavoring and Mix-ins:
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (45 g) chocolate chips, melted
- 2 tablespoons milk (or cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Create a smooth, velvety peanut butter fudge foundation by gently melting peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan, stirring until completely integrated and glossy.
- Transfer the molten fudge mixture into a parchment-lined pan, ensuring an even, uniform surface, then refrigerate while preparing the complementary layer.
- Whip softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until achieving a light, airy consistency that appears pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and milk into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly to create a cohesive base.
- Gently fold heat-treated flour into the creamed mixture, ensuring complete integration, then delicately mix in mini chocolate chips for textural contrast.
- Extract the chilled fudge layer from refrigeration and carefully spread the cookie dough across the surface, maintaining a consistent thickness.
- Optional: Embellish the assembled bars with a delicate chocolate drizzle and a whisper of sea salt for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Allow the layered dessert to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, enabling complete solidification and flavor melding.
- Once fully set, elevate the dessert using parchment paper edges and slice into precise, geometric squares or rectangular bars.
- Serve immediately or maintain chilled, storing any remaining portions in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Heat-treat flour by microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, to eliminate potential bacteria and make raw cookie dough safe to consume.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother, more evenly mixed layers that blend seamlessly without lumps or separation.
- Opt for natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a richer, less sweet fudge base that balances the cookie dough’s sweetness.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like chopped nuts, different chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder to customize the flavor profile and add unique texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg