No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are SO EASY! Creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate come together in a delightful, no-oven-required treat.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter for topping
Instructions
- In your mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, crushed graham crackers, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and form a crumbly dough.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan. Using a spatula, press the mixture down evenly to create a solid base. Make sure it’s compact; this will help the bars hold their shape once set.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and completely melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed graham cracker base, spreading it evenly with your spatula.
- In a small bowl, mix the additional 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter with the 2 tablespoons of peanut butter until smooth. Drizzle this mixture over the melted chocolate layer for a beautiful finish.
- Place the baking pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are fully set. Once set, remove from the fridge and cut into squares or bars.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- Spatula
- Microwave-safe bowl
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for longer storage; they keep for up to 3 months.
- For easy serving, cut into squares before freezing.