Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these no-bake peanut butter bars. With layers of buttery graham cracker crust, luscious peanut butter filling, and a decadent chocolate topping, these bars are a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until smooth and fully combined.
- Press Into Pan: Press the mixture evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan.
- Make Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Add Topping: Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Serve: Once set, slice into bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture if desired.
- Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
