Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars combine a creamy peanut butter base with a rich chocolate topping, perfect for an easy and delicious dessert without the need for an oven. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and smooth chocolate layer, they make a delightful sweet snack that’s ready in just a few hours.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 cup peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and forms a smooth consistency.
- Press Base into Pan: Evenly press the peanut butter mixture into the bottom of a greased or parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan to form the base layer.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips combined with the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Spread Chocolate Layer: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread it evenly with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
- Chill the Bars: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate topping is firm and set.
- Serve: Once firm, cut the bars into 16 squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, stir in 1/4 cup chopped peanuts into the base mixture before pressing into the pan.
- Almond butter can be used as a substitute for peanut butter for a different flavor profile.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
