Tiger Butter
This 4 ingredient tiger butter bark is highly addictive and receives tons of compliments! It’s everyone’s favorite Christmas candy, add it to a cookie plate! Only takes 10 minutes to make.
If you haven’t made this easy Christmas candy before, this is the kind of recipe you’ll want to move up to a higher spot on your priority list!
What is Tiger Butter?
It’s not exactly butter. Ha, thank goodness, right? It’s like a cross between bark and fudge. It’s an easy to make Christmas candy
It’s one of those recipes that requires small input but yields high output in the form of insanely delicious bark.
I wasn’t quite sure if I wanted to use smooth peanut butter in place of the chunky peanut butter, but I am so glad I used chunky because the peanut chunks add great crunch.
Ingredients
- vanilla almond bark
- crunchy peanut butter
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- a little bit of vegetable oil or coconut oil
There’s really only one special thing you need for this recipe..
a jelly roll pan. I feel like this is the hardest size of pan to come by. A jelly roll pan is just a smaller version of a rimmed baking sheet. A baking sheet is 12×18 and a jelly roll pan is 10×15.
If you want to use a baking sheet instead of a jelly roll pan, DOUBLE this recipe. If you want to use a 9×13 inch baking pan, go ahead and follow the recipe, your tiger butter will be thicker, but I see no problem with that!
How to make tiger butter
- Line a jelly roll pan (10×15) with aluminum foil.
- In a medium pot over medium-low heat, melt the vanilla almond bark and chunky peanut butter, stirring occasionally until melted.
- At the same time, in a second smaller pot over medium-low heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil, stirring occasionally until melted.
- Pour the almond bark mixture onto the lined pan and smooth evenly. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the almond bark, then use a knife or small spatula to swirl the 2 together. Place the pan in the fridge to chill until firm. Once firm, break the tiger butter into smaller pieces. Store in an airtight container.
How to store tiger butter
After breaking the bark into pieces (or cutting with a knife), store it in an airtight container or ziplock bag on the counter for up to 2 weeks.
Does tiger butter need to be refrigerated?
No, it doesn’t need to be refrigerated, but you can refrigerate it if you prefer it cold! Store it in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 2 weeks.
Can tiger butter be frozen?
Yes. Use aluminum foil to wrap the tiger butter in small bundles. Then cover each bundle with plastic wrap and place inside a freezer ziplock bag. Tiger butter will keep in the freezer for up to months. To thaw, place the entire bag or individual bundles in the fridge overnight. Once thawed, unwrap the bundles.
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Tiger Butter
Ingredients
- 24 oz vanilla almond bark
- ⅔ cup chunky peanut butter
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vegetable oil or coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a jelly roll pan (10×15) with aluminum foil.
- In a medium pot over medium-low heat, melt the vanilla almond bark and chunky peanut butter, stirring occasionally until melted.
- At the same time, in a second smaller pot over medium-low heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil, stirring occasionally until melted.
- Pour the almond bark mixture onto the lined pan and smooth evenly. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the almond bark, then use a knife or small spatula to swirl the 2 together. Place the pan in the fridge to chill until firm. Once firm, break or cut the tiger butter into smaller pieces. Store in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge.
Darn, I thought I was done with Christmas treats until I saw Tiger Butter! Back to the kitchen!
Is there a way to make this Slightly Softer than bark?I’m not 1 for the hardness.
Hi there! It’s like the same consistency and texture as a Hershey’s chocolate bar!
How long in advance can you make these? Do they freeze?
Hi Robyn! You can definitely make the tiger butter a month or so head of time and freeze in the freezer.
Use aluminum foil to wrap the tiger butter in small bundles. Then cover each bundle with plastic wrap and place inside a freezer ziplock bag. Tiger butter will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place the entire bag or individual bundles in the fridge overnight. Once thawed, unwrap the bundles.
Should they be stored in the airtight container in the refrigerator or can they be stored in the airtight container outside of the refrigerator?
Either is fine!
I think this is considered gluten free, am I correct?..I’m definitely looking for an option to include in my cookie exchange offering. Thank you Beth. XO hillcmm
Hi Michelle! YEP!! It’s gluten free. As long as you double check the ingredients you’re using just to be sure!
Also.. is canola in place of vegetable oil workable?
Yes, canola oil is great!
Looks delicious! The photo looks like the peanut butter and white almond bark are separate and not mixed together. Did I read the recipe wrong? Thank you!!
Hi Donna! You melt the peanut butter and the almond bark together! That becomes the peanut buttery mixture!
All I have is a 15.25×10.25 cookie sheet.. I would double the recipe, right?
No, you can keep the same measurements! It should work just fine!
This was a HUGE hit at our Christmas family gathering. Super easy to make….will definitely be a repeat recipe.
What is the purpose of the oil?
To help melt!
Hi Beth! I’m allergic to peanuts. I’m wondering if you actually tried this almond butter? Or if Almond butter would be a substitute.
Hi Nyckie! I haven’t tried this with almond butter. I wrote down the idea to try!
Can you use candy melts and can you melt in the microwave instead of on the stovetop?
Hi Donna! I would recommend still using chocolate chips and peanut butter, but if you wanted to replace the vanilla candiquik with white candy melts, that’s fine!
Can i just use creamy peanut butter and add chopped almonds or pecans into the melted mixture? Would that taste/turn out okay?
Yes, definitely!
Can I use milk chocolate instead of semisweet?
Yes, definitely!
Do you think I could use salted peanuts with creamy peanut butter instead of chunky ? Would the salted alter the taste?
You can definitely use creamy peanut butter with chopped salted peanuts!
I dont like peanuts, can you use creamy peanut butter and omit peanuts all together
Yes, definitely!
I made this for the December challenge. It’s fantastic!!! The pan was gone in no time. I’m going to make it again for Christmas I added a few sprinkles to make it festive .It’s fast and easy and looks pretty in a cookie tin.
This is amazing, and so easy for a quick treat. My family loved it ❤
I just made this to share with my co-workers and they are going to love!! Such an easy recipe and so pretty!!
Ooo my goodness came out so good!! Thank you! 🎄
I made this for your December Challenge and oh my goodness, it is delicious!!! So so excited to share it with my loved ones. Might have to make more for Christmas Day because no way is this batch going to last another 5 days!
I made this for the December challenge and put it on our Christmas plates we gave to friends and neighbors. It was easy and delicious! My kids also loved it!