Why use a double-boiler to melt the chocolate?

A double-boiler provides gentle, even heat, preventing the chocolate chips and coconut oil from scorching or seizing, ensuring a smooth, pourable consistency for your bars.

Can I use a different type of nut butter instead of peanut butter?

While the recipe specifies creamy natural peanut butter for its distinct flavor and texture, you could experiment with other smooth nut butters like almond or cashew, though the taste profile will change.

What if I don't have a quarter-sheet baking pan?

The recipe suggests using rectangular-shaped silicon molds as an alternative, which can make removing and portioning the firm bars even easier.

Can I use fresh cherries instead of dried, tart cherries?

It's best to stick with dried, tart cherries as fresh cherries contain too much moisture, which could prevent the chocolate from setting properly and affect the bars' texture.

How should I store these Melty Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Bars?

Once firm, these chocolate bars should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain their texture and prevent the chocolate from softening, especially in warmer environments.

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Melty Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Bars
[Vegan]

AO By: Annie Oliverio

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Close-up of broken pieces of vegan chocolate bars swirled with creamy peanut butter and studded with bright red tart cherries, resting on parchment paper.

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Ingredients You Need for Melty Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Bars [Vegan]

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp. virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup dried, tart cherries, chopped
1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter

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How to Prepare Melty Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Bars [Vegan]

Line a quarter-sheet baking pan with parchment paper – or use rectangular-shaped silicon molds.
Slowly melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double-boiler. Pour the chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and drop peanut butter by the spoonful onto the chocolate. Use a knife to drag the peanut butter into and around the melted chocolate. Press the dried cherries into the chocolate and refrigerate the whole mess until firm. Remove bars from molds or if using a baking sheet, break into pieces.
Store in the refrigerator.

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