Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are an easy, decadent dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter base topped with a rich chocolate layer. Perfect for quick treats without using the oven.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter, melted
- 1 cup (120g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (280g) creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons peanut butter in 30-second increments, stirring between, until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for best texture; natural peanut butter may separate.
- Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Gluten-free graham crackers can be used as a substitute.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavor if using unsalted butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 18mg