Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are a decadent, no-bake treat featuring a buttery graham cracker crust layered with creamy peanut butter and topped with a rich chocolate and peanut butter glaze. Perfectly sweet and satisfying, these bars are easy to make, require no oven time, and are great for sharing at parties or enjoying as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
Topping
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy natural peanut butter. Stir the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Form the crust: Press the peanut butter mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Make sure to create an even and compact layer as this will serve as the bars’ base.
- Melt the topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup peanut butter and the semisweet chocolate chips. Heat the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate and peanut butter are fully melted and smooth.
- Add the topping: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the prepared base layer. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Chill the bars: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 1 to 2 hours, or until the bars are set and firm enough to cut.
- Cut into bars: Once firm, remove the pan from the refrigerator and cut the dessert into 54 small bars or into whatever size you prefer.
- Store and serve: Store the bars in the fridge or freezer and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use natural creamy peanut butter for the best texture and flavor balance.
- Adjust the powdered sugar quantity between 1 and 1 1/2 cups to control sweetness.
- To melt the chocolate and peanut butter, alternatively use a double boiler if preferred instead of the microwave.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
- For easier cutting, chill bars overnight to ensure they are fully set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate and peanut butter)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
