Easy Peanut Butter Meltaways

My mom pulled my husband and I into her kitchen one day and asked us to taste these and tell her what they reminded us of. We both instantly shouted "Gardener's Peanut Butter Meltaways!!" These creamy, chocolate and peanut butter, fudge-like dreams just melt in your mouth and they easily rival those of a higher end confectionery shop in our area.

The best part is that they are so easy to make! The recipe is basically one part white chocolate, one part milk chocolate, and one part peanut butter; melt and mix, then pour into a greased pan. After they cool, you can cut them into bite-sized pieces.

In my first trial I learned it's important to not try to add any extra peanut butter. I was thinking I could make them extra peanut-y but the extra addition of peanut butter makes them not set up solidly when at room temperature. They are just fine when kept in the fridge, but any length of time at room temperature will start melting these meltaways.

Easy Peanut Butter Meltaways

12 oz. white chocolate chips
12 oz. milk chocolate chips
12 oz. creamy peanut butter

Lightly spray a 13"x9" pan with cooking spray. Melt both kinds of chips together in the microwave or over a double boiler. Add the peanut butter and mix until all are combined. Pour into the pan and let it allow it to set up. You can speed this up by placing it in the refrigerator. Once it's all set, you can cut it into individual pieces.

It would also work well to pour the melted mixture into little paper liner candy cups to have an even prettier presentation.

 

Comments

[Amber]

MMM this sounds awesome!! Thank you for sharing.

[Lisa]

Well, you just can't go wrong with this recipe. Pure bliss!

[Renee]

Tracy,

I've been meaning to comment. I saw this recipe right when you posted it. I've already made these little wonders 3 times. I took your suggestion and made them in little cups - my mother thought I had bought them in a Confectionary Store!! Anyway, I wanted to pass on thanks. I've been reading your blog - I had to add it to my favorite places!!

Happy Baking!

Renee

[Tracy]

Renee, I'm so glad you had success with this recipe and tried the little cup idea! It's amazing how good it can taste when the ingredients list is so small! Thanks for your kind words about my site! Take care!!