Chocolate peanut butter treats with sea salt are a rich, sweet-and-salty dessert that’s perfect for satisfying chocolate and peanut butter cravings. The sea salt adds a flavor contrast that makes each bite extra decadent. 🍫🥜
Key Features
- Base: Usually a mixture of peanut butter and butter, sometimes combined with graham crackers, oats, or cookie crumbs
- Chocolate layer: Melted chocolate (semi-sweet or milk chocolate) on top
- Finishing touch: Flaky sea salt sprinkled over chocolate for a sweet-salty flavor
- Texture: Firm but slightly soft, depending on whether chilled or baked
Basic Ingredients (Makes ~12 treats)
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Quick Method
- Prepare base:
- Mix peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Press mixture evenly into a lined baking dish.
- Add chocolate layer:
- Melt chocolate and spread evenly over peanut butter layer.
- Add sea salt:
- Sprinkle a light pinch of flaky sea salt over the chocolate while still warm.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm.
- Cut & serve:
- Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
💡 Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Don’t overdo the sea salt—just a few flakes per square is enough.
- Store in the fridge to keep the treats firm, or wrap individually for gifting.
I can also give you a 5-ingredient, no-bake chocolate peanut butter treat recipe that’s ultra-quick and perfect for parties. Do you want me to do that?
