Peanut Butter-Chocolate Squares

Yield: 9 squares
Difficulty: *
Preparation: 30 minutes

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60%-70%), finelychopped
5 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons natural chunky peanut butter
1 1/3 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted

1. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and set aside.
2. In a double boiler or bowl fitted over a pot of simmering water, melt chocolate and 1 tablespoon of butter. Remove from heat, and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool until tepid.
3. In bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream remaining 4 tablespoons butter, honey and peanut butter on medium speed until well combined and no lumps (other than peanut chunks)
remain. On low speed, add confectioner's sugar.

4. Press peanut butter mixture evenly into bottom of baking pan. Pour over melted chocolate.
Transfer pan to refrigerator to chill for 30-45 minutes, until set. Let come to room temperature before serving. To serve, cut into 9 squares using a sharp knife.