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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Christmas » Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Squares {no bake}

    LAST UPDATED: August 3, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: November 29, 2014 By Toni Dash 14 Comments

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Squares {no bake}

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    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Squares

    I’m already feeling the holiday spirit! We have many treats, recipes, fun DIY gift ideas and some great giveaways coming your way in the next few weeks. Buckle your seatbelt; I’m having far more ideas than there is time so I’ll be sharing a lot with you!

    We started our holiday cookie making early. For some reason this year the Christmas spirit struck early. There have been spoken secret wishes to get our tree well before Thanksgiving (though come to think of it, many Christmas tree lots are usually open before Thanksgiving and I don’t think I’ve seen any yet this year). A certain little man in my household has been making red, green and white construction paper chains and elaborate hand-cut white paper snowflakes which hang from the ceiling of his room getting everyone in the mood.

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    I shared yesterday in writing about Mint M&M Forgotten Cookies I decided to whip up some delicious no bake options this year. I feel everyone finds themselves in a pinch needing to bring cookies to a work Pot Luck, for a school party or wishing for something delicious as a holiday gesture for someone they treasure. Hating to share the same recipes as everyone else I created a few that are a bit different.

    Today I’m sharing delicious creamy bars:  Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Squares. Simple to make, they have a bottom layer of chocolate cookie crumbs, topped with melted peanut butter, cinnamon baking chips and toffee/Heath Bar baking chips (or ground candy bars). All of this is topped by crushed peanuts. A large pan can be made in one shake of a reindeer’s tail and serves many….which you’ll need as everyone will want seconds!

    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Squares from above

    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Squares

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Squares {no bake}

    Delicious, quick to prepare Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Squares are a creamy, crunch no bake treat that are irresistible! The favorite combination of chocolate and peanut butter are made all the better with a touch of cinnamon from baking chips and toffee!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 54 Approximately 54 1 ½ inch by 1 ½ inch squares
    Calories: 109kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter , melted
    • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
    • 1 ½ cup Confectioner’s/Powdered Sugar , sifted
    • 2 cups Chocolate Wafer crumbs (I used Pamela’s Gluten-Free Chocolate Mini Wafers, ground in a chopper)
    • 1 cup Cinnamon Baking Chips
    • 1 cup Heath Bar Baking Bits (or crushed Heath Bar)
    • ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1 cup Peanuts , finely chopped

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl combine the melted butter, peanut butter and powdered sugar. Stir or whisk to incorporate all the ingredients together
    • Stir the cookie crumbs into the mixture. Once everything is mixed together, spoon the mixture into a 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan using a mixing spoon.
    • In a heat proof metal bowl over a saucepan of boiling water, combine the cinnamon baking chips, Heath Bar baking bits and whipping cream. Stir continuously until the baking chips have melted. Remove from heat.
    • Spoon the melted mixture on top of the cookie crumb mixture in the baking pan and spread evenly to cover. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the top.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or until fully set. Cut into 1 ½ inch squares and store sealed in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      November 30, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      We are crazy for anything peanut butter. These bars look divine, Toni.

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    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      November 30, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      You can never go wrong with the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, totally craving these squares right now!

      Reply
    3. jacquie says

      November 29, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      sorry for the duplicate but i accidently hit the wrong key…

      I want to win these cookbooks.

      Reply
    4. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      these bars look SO addictive!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        November 29, 2014 at 10:03 pm

        They are Kayle; I confess!

        Reply
    5. genevieve @ gratitude & greens says

      November 29, 2014 at 10:53 am

      I am so ready for holiday cookie making! These look delicious. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    6. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      November 29, 2014 at 8:22 am

      I can’t believe these are no bake! They look fantastic!! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        November 29, 2014 at 12:49 pm

        Thanks Anna! I love having some great no bake options up my sleeve at this time of year. It seems like the need for sweets pop up all month long.

        Reply
    7. Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet says

      November 29, 2014 at 7:59 am

      Mmmmm…. These look terrific for upcoming cookie exchanges though I think I’d have to make two batches because I’d hate to share.

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      • Toni Dash says

        November 29, 2014 at 12:48 pm

        I hear you! When you find a cookie you really like, it’s hard to part with them!

        Reply
    8. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      November 29, 2014 at 8:28 am

      I love everything about these! Quick, no-bake, cinnamon chips, Heath Bar bits… Love it and can’t wait to make them this season!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        November 29, 2014 at 12:49 pm

        Awe, thanks Patricia! Love them too!

        Reply
    9. Amanda Paa says

      November 29, 2014 at 7:07 am

      I’m in the holiday spirit already too! I love the idea of adding cinnamon to these. And that they’re no-bake. Yum.

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      • Toni Dash says

        November 29, 2014 at 12:47 pm

        Glad to know someone else is with me on the early holiday festive feel Amanda! I too love the cinnamon baking chips in these bars. Gives them a bit of an unexpected twist!

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