Description
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are a quick and easy treat combining a creamy peanut butter base with a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for when you want a delicious dessert without using the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal of the bars later.
- Make the peanut butter base: In a large bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, melted unsalted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Form the base layer: Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a solid and compact base layer.
- Make the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips together with 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt them using a double boiler over simmering water.
- Top the bars: Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the peanut butter base and spread it out smoothly with a spatula to cover the surface.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate topping has hardened and the bars are fully set.
- Serve: Once chilled, lift the bars from the dish using the parchment overhang, cut into squares or rectangles, and enjoy your no-bake peanut butter bars!
Notes
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for a different texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- If you want a dairy-free option, replace butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Make sure to let the chocolate cool slightly before pouring to avoid melting the base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
