Description
Introducing the Reindeer Peanut Butter Chocolate Delight Bars, a charming and festive no-bake dessert ideal for holiday festivities or a delightful treat for any day of the year. This recipe melds the smooth richness of peanut butter with the indulgent taste of chocolate, all adorned with adorable reindeer motifs. These bars are not only delicious but also cater to a variety of dietary preferences, including gluten-free and dairy-free options.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup natural peanut butter or nut/seed butter of your choice (creamy recommended)
- 1 cup gluten-free almond flour or gluten-free oat flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips or dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup gluten-free pretzels, broken or cut in half
- 18 gluten-free candy eyes
- 9 gluten-free mini red M&Ms or small red candies
- Gluten-free red & green sprinkles or festive decorations like Christmas trees
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- To create the peanut butter layer, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in your choice of almond flour or oat flour until well combined. The mixture will be thick. Transfer it to the prepared pan, pressing down evenly with a spatula. Set aside.
- For the chocolate layer, clean the saucepan and then melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat, stirring frequently. Once fully melted and combined, remove from heat. Pour the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer, rocking the pan gently from side to side to ensure even coverage. Allow to set for about 10 minutes.
- To add the reindeer toppings, gently press pretzel halves into the chocolate layer for the antlers. Place candy eyes and a red M&M for the nose. If desired, sprinkle with festive red & green sprinkles or other decorations.
- Refrigerate the bars for 2-3 hours or overnight until firm.
- Once set, remove the bars from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing. This technique helps prevent the chocolate from cracking during slicing.