Peanut Butter Halvah Recipe

Step 1

Grease an 8-inch square pan and line with enough parchment paper to allow for 1-inch wings on two opposite sides.

Step 2

In a large heat-safe bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, salt and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the cacao nibs.

Step 3

In a small saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer, combine the sugar and water and set over medium-high heat, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Once it bubbles, stop whisking and allow it to continue to heat until the mixture reaches 245°F. Carefully pour the sugar mixture into the peanut butter mixture with one hand while quickly but carefully stirring with a heat-safe spatula with the other hand until just combined, 10-15 seconds. Pour it into the prepared pan and flatten it out evenly.

Step 4

Let cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour. Remove from the pan and cut into 36 little squares. Some may break while cutting and that’s ok, eat those first.