You'll Swear This Easy Peanut Butter Treat Is Reese's Pieces In Bar Form - Tasting Table

"Fans of the "swalty" flavor profile - that is, sweet and salty - know the joys of mixing peanut butter and chocolate in a number of delightful ways. Since its marketing campaign in the 1970s proclaimed the pairing, "two great tastes that taste great together," Reese's has grown its offerings to include a variety of candies, such as cups, bars, sticks, and even pieces. Tasting Table recipe developer Jennine Rye has come up with the steps for a batch of salted peanut butter bars that might just rival one of the most famous peanut butter candies of all time, Reese's Pieces."

"Though Reese's Pieces are actually just candy-coated drops of peanut butter without any chocolate, this recipe takes some delicious and creative liberties. Starting with a crust made from creamy peanut butter and graham crackers, the bars come together simply and effectively with the addition of a top layer made with a mix of chocolate and peanut butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top. In addition, the bars are set in the fridge and don't require any baking."

The bars start with a crust made from creamy peanut butter and crushed graham crackers, pressed into a pan. A top layer combines melted chocolate and peanut butter, then the assembled bars are chilled in the refrigerator until set, eliminating any baking. Flaky sea salt sprinkled on top accentuates the sweet-and-salty, nostalgic flavor reminiscent of Reese's, though Reese's Pieces are candy-coated peanut butter without chocolate. The bars require minimal effort and use a handful of basic ingredients. Plenty of opportunities exist for customization from the crust to the filling and finishing salt.

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