Description
Delicious and easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars made with just five simple ingredients. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a smooth peanut butter and chocolate layer. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack that requires no baking and minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) salted butter, melted
- 1 cup (120g) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheet graham crackers)
- 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup (about 250g) creamy peanut butter
Topping
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, ensuring the lining extends over the edges for easy removal later. Set it aside.
- Make the Base Layer: In a medium bowl, combine the melted salted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and confectioners’ sugar. Stir until well mixed. Add 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and mix thoroughly. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a compact base layer.
- Melt Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter together with the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Assemble and Chill: Spread the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture evenly over the peanut butter crust layer. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm.
- Serve: Before cutting, allow the bars to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes for easier slicing. Cut into 20 to 24 squares and serve chilled. Leftover bars should be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Notes
- These bars are incredibly decadent and require just five simple ingredients.
- Press the base layer firmly into the pan to ensure the bars hold together well.
- Allow the bars to come to room temperature briefly before cutting to prevent cracking.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and covered to maintain freshness up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 1/24th of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
