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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

    Published: Apr 17, 2022 by Ned Adams ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 40 Comments

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip is a quick and easy dessert whether you're camping or at home and can easily be dressed up for the holidays.

    There are some things that simply are made for each other. Peanut butter and chocolate are one of those iconic pairings made even better by toasted marshmallows. Try our Peanut Butter Brownies or Peanut Butter Fudge to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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    • What are marshmallows made of?
    • What are Peeps made of?
    • Recipe ingredients
    • Step by step directions
    • Recipe FAQs and Variations
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    We absolutely love this recipe for camping. Simple and easy ingredients plus the only prep involved is opening the packages.

    Even when we're not camping, we'll whip this up for family game night. We love how toasty the marshmallows get.

    What are marshmallows made of?

    Marshmallows are one of those delicious yet mysterious treats.

    A scoop of chocolate peanut butter dip and toasted marshmallow.

    Sugar, corn syrup, water, gelatin, and air are all that is needed to make these little tasty pillows. I should say corn syrup is only used in the extra fluffy packaged American marshmallows. The European version does not use corn syrup.

    Gelatin is what stabilizes the other ingredients. A lot of air needs to be whipped into them as well to give them the fluffy or spongy texture.

    Are marshmallows vegan?

    From the looks of them, you'd think they are, but they are not. Gelatin is made from collagen which is protein extracted from both bovine (cow) and porcine (pig) parts. I'll spare you the details of what parts, Google has your back if you're interested.

    What are Peeps made of?

    A cast iron skillet with chocolate peanut butter dip and toasted Peeps.

    Peeps are just marshmallows rolled in colored sugar, so they're made of sugar, corn syrup, water, gelatin, and air.

    The eyes of the Peeps are a food grade wax.

    That's it folks. Simple really.

    Recipe ingredients

    • Chocolate chips — we used semi-sweet.
    • Peanut butter chips — Reese's brand were the only ones we could find and were delicious.
    • Marshmallows/Peeps — We used jumbo size and Easter chicks in assorted colors but any kind or size would work.
    • Optional Dippers — For dipping we served graham crackers, Nilla wafers, and shortbread cookies.

    Step by step directions

    Chocolate and peanut butter ships mixed and put in a cast iron skillet.
    Step 1
    Marshmallows topping the the chocolate and peanut butter chips.
    Step 2
    Peeps added to the chips in the skillet.
    Step 2 -for the holidays

    Step 1 — Mix the chocolate and peanut butter chips together and place them in the skillet.

    Step 2 — Top with marshmallows or Peeps. Bake and serve hot with your favorite dippers.

    Recipe FAQs and Variations

    Can I use milk chocolate chips?

    Absolutely. Milk, dark, semi-sweet will all work well in this recipe. Even a mixture of them all too.

    Can I use butterscotch chips instead of peanut butter chips?

    Sure, the flavor will be a bit different but just as delicious.

    Do I have to use marshmallows?

    No, if you dislike them, you can omit them. Simply cover loosely with foil while baking.

    Exactly how many marshmallows is 6 ounces?

    The marshmallow weight needed will vary based on the type of marshmallow or Peeps you're using. We used 20 jumbo on one 6.5" skillet. Simply use as many as you want or as needed to cover.

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    Chocolate peanut butter topped with marshmallows that became toasted.
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    5 from 38 votes

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip is a quick and easy dessert whether you're camping or at home and can easily be dressed up for the holidays.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time11 minutes mins
    Total Time16 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 363kcal
    Author: Ned Adams
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    Equipment

    • 8" cast iron skillet OR
    • 2-6.5" cast iron skillets (recipe will be divided between both pans at once)

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz chocolate chips semi sweet
    • 10 oz peanut butter chips
    • 6 oz Marshmallows or Easter Peeps

    Optional ingredients

    • Graham crackers, Nilla wafers, shortbread cookies For dipping
    US Standard - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat Oven to 400°F.
    • Combine the chocolate and peanut butter chips in a medium bowl (or directly in the skillet.)
    • Add the chips to the skillet(s).
    • Top completely with marshmallows or Easter Peeps.
    • Bake for 9-11 minutes, making sure the Easter Peeps do not burn but the marshmallows get toasty.
    • Serve with graham crackers, Nilla wafers, shortbread cookies or your favorite dippers for dipping.

    Notes

    Exactly how many marshmallows is 6 ounces?
    The marshmallow weight needed will vary based on the type of marshmallow or Peeps you’re using. We used 20 jumbo on one 6.5″ skillet. Simply use as many as you want or as needed to cover.
    You'll need 4-6 ounces of marshmallows depending on what type of skillet you're using. Additionally, jumbo marshmallows are lighter than the regular size marshmallows and Peeps weigh more in general due to the sugar coating.
    Can I use milk chocolate chips?
    Absolutely. Milk, dark, semi-sweet will all work well in this recipe. Even a mixture of them all too.
    Can I use butterscotch chips instead of peanut butter chips?
    Sure, the flavor will be a bit different but just as delicious.
    Do I have to use marshmallows?
    No, if you dislike them, you can omit them. Simply cover loosely with foil while baking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

    Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. justine says

      March 24, 2024 at 12:23 pm

      Looks great as is served on a hot plate in the cast iron skillet, was a hit.

      Reply
    2. Andrea says

      March 24, 2024 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      Yummy, yummy, yummy! I love the use of peeps for a delicious treat on Easter and that regular marshmallows are used for any other day.

      Reply
    3. suja md says

      March 24, 2024 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      This dip is so sweet and yummy. Thank you

      Reply
    4. Donalyn says

      March 24, 2024 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      We're having a big family gathering in a few weeks, so I will keep this luscious looking recipe in mind for that. I don't dare make it without a lot of people around, because I would eat it all! Thanks!

      Reply
    5. dana says

      March 24, 2024 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      This is INSANE. It was gone in 10 minutes. Served it for neighbors at a backyard fire the other night and it was perfection.

      Reply
    6. Justine says

      March 22, 2024 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      Yum! like a s'mores dip but with a really fun twist. We loved it!

      Reply
    7. Beth Pierce says

      March 22, 2024 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      This is the best thing I've ever tasted. Chocolate and peanut butter is such a classic combo, and the marshmallows on top just take it to a whole other level.

      Reply
    8. Tayler says

      March 22, 2024 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      Iโ€™ve made this dip several times and itโ€™s always delicious! My favorite dessert!

      Reply
    9. Michelle says

      March 29, 2023 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      This is so easy and so gooey and delicious! I don't really even want to share!

      Reply
    10. Dana says

      March 28, 2023 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      This is such a dynamite recipe! Made this to bring out to the fire and it was a hit. It didn't last long at all!

      Reply
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