NO BAKE CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS

I am so glad that I prepared this recipe. Way beyond my expectation for the first trial. The recipe source is from Here. I urge you all to try this out and am sure your family will be excited and happy. This makes a great summer snack for your kids and to satiate your mid-morning or afternoon snack cravings. 

Preparation Time: 20 min
Setting time: 2 hrs min
Category: Snack/ Sweet
Cuisine: World
Difficulty Level: Very easy
Yields : 21

Nutrition Facts
Servings 21.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9 g	13 %
Saturated Fat 3 g	16 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 8 mg	3 %
Sodium 24 mg	1 %
Potassium 31 mg	1 %
Total Carbohydrate 10 g	3 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g	4 %
Sugars 4 g
Protein 2 g	4 %
Vitamin A	2 %
Vitamin C	0 %
Calcium	0 %
Iron	2 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

INGREDIENTS
For the Base

• 200 gm Digestive Biscuits 
• 70 gm unsalted melted butter
• 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Chocolate layer

• 200 gm semi-sweet chocolate (55%-70% cocoa)
• 4-5 tbsp creamy peanut butter (divide into two portions)

METHOD

• Line an 8 x 8 inch square inch with parchment paper. Slightly grease it before lining. This helps to keep it intact.
• Pulse the biscuits until it resembles wet sand. Add melted butter, peanut butter, vanilla and pulse again till it forms a smooth dough that can be rolled out smooth. 
• Transfer this to the cake pan and push and spread it out with your finger tips until leveled, smooth and firm. Use a spatula to smooth out the top. Transfer this to the refrigerator to firm up while you work with the chocolate.
• In a double boiler/bain-marie gently melt chocolate and one half of the creamy peanut butter until smooth and runny.
• Pour this on top of the biscuit base. Spread it out to the edges to cover the layer completely. Set aside.
• Melt the other divided portion also over the double boiler and randomly spoon this on top of the chocolate layer immediately.
• Use a bread knife or fork or tooth pick to gently swirl the peanut butter layer  with the chocolate layer to create patterns.
• Set this in the refrigerator for 2 hrs minimum.
• Slice into bars/ squares of desired size using a sharp knife. Enjoy. Alternately you can also freeze it to set. Ensure to secure the top with foil if storing in freezer and thaw or few minutes before you eat.
• Always store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.