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Ingredients
- bourbon salt? God, I'm sorry, that's wicked sad. But you can use regular
- 8 ounces natural peanut butter
- 4 ounces unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 12 ounces confectioners' sugar
- 3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- bourbon salt, for finishing
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