Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Bars with rich cocoa & creamy peanut butter. Simple no-oven recipe requiring just 6 ingredients. A quick, delicious fix!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
- Melt the Base: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of peanut butter together, stirring until smooth and combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Remove from heat. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar until a thick, uniform dough forms.
- Press it Down: Transfer the dough into the prepared pan and press it down firmly into a smooth, even layer.
- Create the Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining ½ cup of peanut butter. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
- Chill and Set: Pour the chocolate peanut butter topping over the base and spread it evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, lift the block out of the pan using the parchment paper. Place on a cutting board and slice into bars.
Notes
An incredibly easy, no-bake dessert combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate into a blissfully simple bar. Perfect for a quick, family-friendly treat without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 21 grams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams