Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 1 cup (255g) creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (30ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream

Instructions:

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
  4. Beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, milk/cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the cooled crust. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to firm up.
  6. Heat the heavy cream until simmering. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  7. Pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the chilled peanut butter filling.
  8. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the ganache is set.
  9. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve.