Easy and Creamy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
These rich no-bake bars combine a buttery graham cracker base with smooth peanut butter and melted chocolate layers. A quick and easy dessert requiring only 10 minutes of prep and 2 hours of chilling time. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without any oven use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth.
- Line an 8x8-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips with 1/4 cup peanut butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate mixture over the base. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the chocolate is firm.
- Remove the bars using parchment paper overhang and slice into 16 squares or rectangles.
Notes
Warm knife blade under hot water for cleaner slices
Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal
Wipe spatula between layers for a cleaner presentation
Increase chocolate chips to 2 cups for a thicker layer
Chill for firmer texture or freeze for 30 minutes for easier cutting
Replace powdered sugar with honey for a honey-sweetened version
Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal
Wipe spatula between layers for a cleaner presentation
Increase chocolate chips to 2 cups for a thicker layer
Chill for firmer texture or freeze for 30 minutes for easier cutting
Replace powdered sugar with honey for a honey-sweetened version