My husband’s favorite candy bar is a Twix Bar! And I must admit, I do love Twix bars.
All of that ooey, gooey caramel along with a thick layer of creamy chocolate and the finishing touch… peanut butter shortbread! I added the Peanut Butter for a little twist.
Because you know I love Peanut Butter. Yep, that’s right! The Peanut Butter Bash is back! I love this time of the month. He he…
And this month, the Peanut Butter Bash couldn’t have come at a better time.
In August, our family drove to Utah, from North Carolina. A 30 hour drive. With 3 kids. Let’s just say it was definitely a trip and not so much a vacation. We absolutely loved seeing both of our families. But the travel time was rough. We had a lot of car sickness, as well as a few other mishaps. Once we got home, the exhaustion hit and I ended up getting the stomach flu for the second time in less than 2 weeks. As I recovered from the flu, I started to get a sore throat and a cough. Not sure what that means, but I’m having a hard time getting my life put back together post trip.
But peanut butter, chocolate and caramel will cure all… am I right??
- Peanut Butter Shortbread
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- ½ cup butter
- 1¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- Caramel Filling
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Mix together flour, sugar, butter and peanut butter. Mix until it forms little pea sized balls. Press the mixture into a 9x9 pan and back for 20 minutes at 350. Edges should be slightly golden.
- After pulling it out of the oven, let it cool completely... I just threw my shortbread in the fridge.
- In a sauce pan, combine ALL the caramel ingredients in a bowl. This is super important... bring it to a boil and stir consistently. Then stir consistently on the heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and continue to stir for a couple minutes.
- Pour caramel over shortbread and stick it in the fridge to cool. Caramel mixture should start to solidify.
- Microwave chocolate with oil for a minute and then stir until it melts completely. Spread over the top of your candy bar!
This post and recipe is a part of the #peanutbutterbash!! If you’re a Peanut Butter lover, too and are interested in joining the monthly Peanut Butter Bash… be sure to visit our facebook page. If you’re not a blogger, feel free to join The Peanut Butter Recipe Box where there is always new inspiration for Peanut Butter recipes!
It’s such a fun challenge each month to figure out a fun and unique way to combine peanut butter with a mystery ingredient…
Be sure to check out all the other delicious Peanut Butter and Caramel treats from the Peanut Butter Bash this month….
Reese’s Caramel Popcorn from Gina of Kleinworth & Co.
Peanut Butter Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies from Rebecca of Living Better Together
Peanut Butter Twix Bars from Carisa of Messes to Memories
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Carmelitas from Maggie of The Love Nerds
Peanut Butter Caramel Oreo Ice Box Cake from Miranda of Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Caramel Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream from Ellie of Peanut Butter and Ellie
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Cups from Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy
