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    Home » Christmas Vegan Recipes

    Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Bark

    Published: Dec 16, 2020 by Richa 19 Comments

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    Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Bark- you only need 4 ingredients to make this heavenly vegan chocolate bark! It makes a great holiday gift for friends and family and kids love it too!

    overhead shot of a plate with vegan peanut butter chocolate bark with crushed peanuts

    These days, I’m all about gifting edibles. Something delish that I made myself that will put a smile on someone’s face.

    Gifting consumables is always a win! And should you be looking for an especially simple treat to gift to and share with your friends and family this holiday season, I have the perfect recipe for you!

    Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Bark! Say what?

    vegan peanut butter cup chocolate bark in a small paper bag

    This Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Bark is SO easy to make! And can you really ever go wrong with the classic All-American chocolate and peanut butter combo? I don’t think so! It is a match made in heaven! Add some chopped peanuts on top for some crunch and you have a divine snack that tastes even better than the popular candy.

    And it’s so forgiving! You can make big pb swirls, small pb swirls, and you can even let the kids help. It’s a fun little weekend project.

    overhead shot of broken up peanut butter cup chocolate bark on a sheet of parchment paper

    You can package the vegan peanut butter cup chocolate bark in cute bags and give it to your friends and family for a delicious holiday treat! They will LOVE it!

    vegan dark chocolate and peanut butter bark with chopped peanuts on a white plate

    Ingredients for Peanut Butter Cup:

    • Vegan Semi-Sweet Chocolate is what I am using here. As you can see in the pics below, I used bit and bobs – some chocolate chips and some chocolate chunks. Just make sure you chop them up into roughly the same size so they have the same melting time.
    • Peanut Butter Chips – vegan friendly   brand
    • Peanut butter –  all-natural smooth peanut butter. You want it to be smooth to allow for easy swirling.
    •  For some crunch, I add coarsely chopped, or crushed roasted peanuts. You can use salted or unsalted based on your preference.

    ingredients used for making vegan peanut butter chocolate bark

    Tips & Substitutions:

    • If you can manage to keep the chocolate under 88 degrees as it melts it will hold its original crystal structure. The result: your chocolate bark will be perfectly shiny and snappy.
    • Make sure no water gets into your chocolate mix or it will seize.
    • An offset spatula makes quick work of spreading the melted chocolate. Being quick is important because you don’t want the chocolate to harden before the swirl and toppings go on.
    • Make sure your peanut butter mixture is warm and smooth when swirling. If it is too cool by the time you try to ‘swirl’ it, you will have a really hard time.  You can try adding a tablespoon or so of unflavored vegetable shortening when melting to smooth it out.
    • If you don’t have peanut butter chips, you can use 3 tbsp of peanut butter, and 2 tbsp of refined coconut oil mixed in.
    • To get the toppings to stick, lightly press on them.
    • Some chopped pretzels would be a great addition.

    How to make Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Bark:

    melted chocolate, melted peanut butter and crushed peanuts ready for making peanut butter chocolate bark

    Melt the chocolate on a double boiler, or in a microwave. If melting in microwave, melt in 30-second bursts, then mix to avoid the chocolate seizing up.

    Once a good portion of the chocolate is melted, use a spoon and mix really well, and the heat in the bowl will melt the rest of the chocolate. Mix until the mixture is really smooth.

    Melt the peanut butter chips and peanut butter in a bowl on a double boiler, or in a microwave. If using a microwave, melt them in bursts of 20 seconds. Once the mixture is starting to melt, just use a spoon to mix really well, and the mixture will become smooth.


    Chop or crush your peanuts, and set aside.

    dark melted vegan chocolate being spread out on a sheet of parchment paper to make bark

    On parchment paper, spread the melted chocolate evenly with a spatula into a 11 by 9 inch rectangle.

    melted chocolate being spread out into a rectangle to make chocolate bark

    Then spoon the melted peanut butter onto the chocolate layer.

    melted peanut butter being spread on top of melted chocolate to make bark

    Use a toothpick or a knife to criss-cross over it to design how you like.

    melted peanut butter being swirled into a rectangle of melted chocolate to make chocolate bark

    peanut butter cup chocolate bark on a sheet of parchment paper

    Then sprinkle the crushed peanuts, lightly press so they don’t fall off later on.

    chopped peanuts being sprinkled on top of vegan peanut butter chocolate bark

    Refrigerate this for 30 minutes to set, then use a sharp knife to slice, and store.

    overhead shot of set vegan peanut butter cup chocolate bark sprinkled with peanuts

    How to store homemade Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Bark:

    The bark can be stored in the fridge for over a month.

    homemade vegan peanut butter cup chocolate bark in a green and white Christmas paper bag

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    5 from 5 votes

    Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Bark

    Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Bark- you only need 4 ingredients to make this heavenly vegan chocolate bark! It makes a great holiday gift for friends and family and kids love it too!
    Prep Time3 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Refrigerate30 mins
    Total Time38 mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: peanut butter chocolate bark, vegan chocolate bark, vegan peanut butter bark
    Servings: 25
    Calories: 91kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 Cups (262.5 g) Vegan Semi-Sweet Chocolate
    • 1/2 Cups (85 g) Vegan Peanut Butter Chips (see notes for substitute)
    • 2 tbsp peanut butter
    • 1/3 cup (48.67 g) coarsely chopped roasted peanuts crushed roasted (salted or unsalted based on preference), cashews also work

    Instructions

    • Melt the chocolate in a bowl on a double boiler, or in a microwave. If melting in microwave, melt in 30-second bursts, then mix to avoid the chocolate seizing up.
    • Once a good portion of the chocolate is melted, use a spoon and mix really well, and the heat in the bowl will melt the rest of the chocolate. Mix until the mixture is really smooth.
    • Melt the peanut butter chips and peanut butter in a bowl on a double boiler, or in a microwave. If using a microwave, melt them in bursts of 20 seconds. Once the mixture is starting to melt, just use a spoon to mix really well, and the mixture will become smooth.
    • Chop or crush your peanuts, and set aside.
    • On parchment paper, spread the melted chocolate evenly with a spatula into a 11x9 inch rectangle. Then spoon the melted peanut butter onto the chocolate layer, then use a toothpick or a knife to criss-cross over it to design how you like. Then sprinkle the crushed peanuts, lightly press so they don't fall off later on.
    • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set, then use a sharp knife to slice, and store.
    • The bark can be stored in the fridge for over a month.

    Notes

    • An offset spatula makes quick work of spreading the melted chocolate. Being quick is important because you don’t want the chocolate to harden before the swirl and toppings go on.
    • Pb chips sub: If you don't have peanut butter chips, you can use 3 tbsp of peanut butter, and 2 tbsp of refined coconut oil mixed in.
    • Some chopped pretzels would be a great addition.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Bark
    Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
    Calories 91 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Sodium 13mg1%
    Potassium 23mg1%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 2g4%
    Calcium 17mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Carolyn May Strickland

      January 20, 2022 at 9:07 pm

      Sounds like a great recipe, because I don’t think there’s a better combo in the world than peanut butter and chocolate! But where do you find vegan peanut butter chips?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 21, 2022 at 11:46 am

        thank you! whenever i can’t find things in stores, I look online.

        Reply
        • Richa

          January 21, 2022 at 7:59 pm

          I use Davis brand

          Reply
    2. Amelie

      January 16, 2021 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      So delicious and simple! I’m so grateful for your recipes. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 17, 2021 at 8:12 am

        i’m grateful for your feedback, thank you

        Reply
    3. Laura

      January 10, 2021 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      I made this over the holidays and it was a huge hit with everyone! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 10, 2021 at 7:18 pm

        thanks for popping in

        Reply
    4. nimrit

      December 22, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      My mouth was watering just by seeing the pictures, I am so excited to make this and have it with my coffee guilt free every day

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 23, 2020 at 11:55 am

        Excellent

        Reply
    5. Rebecca

      December 19, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious!

      I used peanut butter + oil in place of the pb chips and pretzels instead of peanuts.

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 20, 2020 at 4:49 am

        Awesome!!

        Reply
    6. Christina

      December 18, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Looks wonderful! Where do you find vegan peanut butter chips?!

      Reply
    7. Poonam

      December 17, 2020 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      Can i place order? I live in Delhi.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 19, 2020 at 5:22 pm

        Check out my shop! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veganricha

        Reply
    8. mary

      December 17, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Wow! what a GREAT idea to add the peanut butter – love this and so will my family 🙂

      Reply
    9. Maneesh Singh

      December 17, 2020 at 6:27 am

      Thank you for this amazing and really simple recipe.

      Reply
    10. arj

      December 16, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      YUM! I’m excited to try this. Two of my fave flavors.

      Reply
    11. JoAnn

      December 16, 2020 at 9:17 am

      Can i use almond butter in place of peanuts . Peanut allergies in house
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 16, 2020 at 9:21 am

        Yes, it might not harden as much on the counter so keep refrigerated

        Reply

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