Description
Indulge in these decadent Peanut Butter Bars that perfectly balance the creamy richness of peanut butter with a luscious chocolate topping. This no-bake dessert is a quick and easy treat to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Peanut Butter Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (for topping layer)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 ½ cups peanut butter until smooth. Press into the pan.
- Make the Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate chips with 2 tbsp peanut butter in the microwave. Pour over the base and spread evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in ½ cup crushed pretzels or chopped peanuts into the peanut butter base.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: ~20 g
- Sodium: ~120 mg
- Fat: ~16 g
- Saturated Fat: ~7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~24 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~5 g
- Cholesterol: ~12 mg
