White Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy

While visiting my aunt one afternoon, her neighbor dropped by with a batch of homemade White Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy. We brewed a pot of coffee and sampled the treats together, and wow—were they delicious! My aunt’s neighbor was more than happy to share the recipe with us.

1 lb white chocolate, cut into chunks (I used Vanilla Flavored Candy Coating)

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

4 tsp Half and Half

Line a quarter sheet baking pan (9x13 flat pan) with parchment paper.   

Place the white chocolate and the peanut butter in a medium size microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave on medium heat (50% power) for about 2 minutes.  Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes.  Mix well until melted and combined.

Spread into a thin layer on the pan.

In a small bowl, combine the chocolate chips and cream.  Microwave on High for 30 seconds.  Stir until smooth.  You may need to microwave another 30 seconds if it's not completely melted.  Stir well.  Do not microwave too long or the chocolate with get thick and seize.

Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the white chocolate layer.  Using a knife, swirl the chocolate.  (an easy way to do this is to drizzle straight lines one way, and then using your knife, drag it through the opposite way and slightly swirl your knife).  

Place in the freezer for about 5 minutes, or until set.  Break into pieces. Brew up some coffee, share with a neighbor or friend and enjoy!

For a sweet and salty variation, you can put broken thin pretzels on the pan and pour the mixture on top of the pretzels. You can then sprinkle a little salt on top of the chocolate, if you wish. 

Janice