Description
These no-bake bars combine creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate for a fast, easy dessert that requires no oven time. Perfect for busy bakers, they come together in minutes and chill into a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. In a bowl, stir melted butter and 1 cup peanut butter until smooth.
3. Add powdered sugar in batches and mix until a thick dough forms.
4. Fold in graham cracker crumbs until evenly combined.
5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
6. Combine chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
7. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until the chocolate mixture is smooth and glossy.
8. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter base.
9. Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles and smooth the top.
10. Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or freeze for 30–40 minutes until firm.
11. Lift the set bars using the parchment paper and slice into squares with a warm knife.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20
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