Chocolate Peanut Butter / Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread

 For day 2 themed under dips,sauce and spread in BM#72 is a kid's friendly spread with peanuts and chocolate.
My kids love Nutella,so wanted to give a try at home with peanuts instead of hazelnuts.The spread came out so creamy and delicious,took only few minutes to make.

Use of store bought roasted peanuts make the work much easier.But here I used the plain roasted peanuts and made it.

It stays good and firm at room temperature,storing in the refrigerator solidifies the spread.But becomes soft in 10 minutes once you take out from the refrigerator. I used the semi sweet chocolate chips,but feel free to use the dark chocolate or cocoa powder.

Also I added some powdered sugar to neutralize the bitterness from the chocolate.If you are a fan of bitter sweet of chocolate then no need to add.

                                                         

                   

                        Chocolate Peanut Butter / Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread                                                                                                

                    

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   Basic Information

   Recipe Source ~ Here

   Preparation time ~ 10 minutes
   Cooking time ~ No cooking time

   Makes ~ around 2 cups

  Ingredients

  

Ingredient	Quantity
Roasted peanuts	1.25 cups
Semi sweet Chocolate chips	1/2 cup+1 tbs
Powdered sugar	3 tbs
Salt	1/8 tsp
Olive oil	1-2 tbs(if needed)

  

   Method 

• If you are using the raw peanuts,then spread it on a plate and microwave it for couple of minutes.
• Remove the skin and microwave it for another 2-3 minutes with 30 seconds interval.

• Take the peanut butter in a blender jar and pulse it for 10-15 seconds.Now its powdery,run the blender for another 20-30 seconds continuously for 2-3 times.Now the oil in the peanuts eliminate and form a paste.

•  At this stage add the chocolate chips,powdered sugar and salt.Run the blender for 30 seconds continuously.Now everything blends well.If you want a smooth spread then run the blender for another 20 seconds.

• Transfer to a dry glass and store it.
• Use a clean and dry spoon to take the spread from the jar.

The amount of peanuts can be increased to 2 cups if you want the peanut flavor more.

If the blender doesn't blend well without any liquid then add the oil and blend it well.Otherwise no need.

The consistency is purely personal preference.

Enjoy.......................

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