Description
Delicious and easy-to-make No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars featuring a creamy peanut butter and graham cracker crumb base topped with a smooth chocolate and peanut butter layer. Perfect for a quick treat without the need for an 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
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 for easy removal later.
- Make the peanut butter base: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Form the base layer: Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a solid base layer.
- Make the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter together. Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler method.
- Top the bars: Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the peanut butter base and spread with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate topping is hardened and the bars have set completely.
- Serve: Lift the bars out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy your no-bake treat.
Notes
- Ensure the bars chill for the full recommended time for easy slicing without breaking.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter for a more wholesome version, but texture may vary.
- For a nut-free option, consider using sunflower seed butter and suitable chocolate alternatives.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
