Peanut Butter Slices

Peanut Butter Slices are a delicious and indulgent treat that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with a sweet and buttery base. These slices are perfect for peanut butter lovers, offering a delightful balance of nuttiness and sweetness. With a simple preparation process and common pantry ingredients, you can easily make these irresistible treats.

To make Peanut Butter Slices, you’ll combine crunchy peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla essence, Demerara sugar, eggs, plain flour, and a pinch of salt. The mixture is spread into a cake tin and baked until golden. Once cooled, the slices are drizzled with a sweet icing before being cut into individual portions.

INGREDIENTS:

• 100g/4oz crunchy peanut butter
• 200g/7oz butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 475g/1lb 1oz Demerara sugar
• 3 eggs
• 225g/8oz plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 175g/6oz icing sugar, sifted

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm/9in square cake tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the crunchy peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla essence until well blended.
3. Add the Demerara sugar to the mixture and continue beating until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the plain flour and salt. Stir the sifted dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until well blended.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the greased cake tin.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes or until golden.
8. Remove the tin from the oven and let it cool slightly.
9. In a small bowl, mix the sifted icing sugar with 2 teaspoons of water to make a smooth icing.
10. Drizzle the icing over the slightly cooled slices in the tin.
11. Allow the slices to cool completely in the tin before cutting into individual slices.

YIELD:

This recipe serves 8, depending on the size of the slices.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
• Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture, but smooth peanut butter can also be used if desired.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less icing sugar to the drizzle, according to your preference.
• Allow the slices to cool completely before cutting them to ensure they hold their shape.

TIPS:

• For added texture, you can sprinkle some chopped peanuts or peanut butter chips on top of the icing.
• Serve the Peanut Butter Slices with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee for a delightful treat.
• Store the slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Peanut Butter Slices are a delectable treat that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with a sweet and buttery base. These slices offer a delightful balance of nuttiness and sweetness, making them a perfect indulgence for peanut butter lovers.

Made with crunchy peanut butter, softened butter, Demerara sugar, eggs, and plain flour, these slices are easy to prepare and require simple pantry ingredients. Once baked and cooled, they are drizzled with a sweet icing, adding an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal.

Enjoy these irresistible Peanut Butter Slices as a snack or dessert, and savor the delightful combination of flavors in every bite.