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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

A close-up of a square no-bake peanut butter bars piece showing the crispy base, creamy peanut butter layer, and thick chocolate topping.
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Make dessert simple with these easy no-bake peanut butter bars. They are creamy, rich, and ready fast for a sweet treat that everyone enjoys.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the 1 cup of peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and graham cracker crumbs until fully combined into a thick dough.
  3. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. This forms your peanut butter base.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the 1/4 cup of peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread it evenly to cover the entire surface.
  6. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate topping is firm.
  7. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into squares before serving.

Notes

  • For a Reese’s Style Bar flavor, use a creamy peanut butter with a high oil content in the base mixture.
  • Chill these bars in the freezer for 30 minutes if you need them ready quickly.
  • These bars taste best when served slightly chilled.

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