No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are quick, creamy, and chocolatey treats perfect for any sweet tooth craving without turning on the oven!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup graham crackers crushed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter for chocolate topping
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter for chocolate topping
Instructions
- Line your 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted salted butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
- Fold in crushed graham crackers and 1 cup creamy peanut butter. Mix thoroughly until mixture holds together like thick dough.
- Transfer peanut butter mixture into prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly to form a solid base layer.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter. Heat in short bursts, stirring frequently, until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate peanut butter mixture over base layer and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until bars are firm and set.
- Use parchment paper overhang to lift bars from pan. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 9x9 inch baking pan
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- Spatula or spoon
- Parchment Paper
Notes
- Press the base layer firmly to avoid crumbly bars; add a bit more butter or peanut butter if needed.
- Melt chocolate topping in short bursts and stir often to prevent burning.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.