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Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Bars

A buttery graham and peanut butter crust topped with a smooth layer of melted chocolate.
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Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 490 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave safe bowl
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter for the crust
  • 1 ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter for the topping

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Make the crust. Mix the butter, crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter and press it into a parchment lined 9x13 pan.
  • Melt the topping. Microwave the chocolate chips with 1/4 cup peanut butter in 30 second intervals, stirring, until smooth.
  • Spread the chocolate. Pour the chocolate over the crust and spread it evenly to the edges.
  • Chill until firm. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  • Cut and serve. Lift out the slab and cut it into 12 bars.

Notes

Substitutions: Use crunchy peanut butter or chopped peanuts for added texture, and milk chocolate chips for a sweeter topping.
Tips: Press the crust firmly and cut with a warm knife.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
Keyword Chocolate Chips, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Peanut Butter, peanut butter no bake bars, Powdered Sugar