Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars
Get ready to relive your favorite childhood cafeteria treat with these irresistibly rich and creamy Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars! Combining the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and chocolatey flavors, this no-bake dessert features a velvety peanut butter and graham cracker crust topped with a luscious layer of melted chocolate swirled with even more peanut butter. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples like powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter, this recipe is a quick and nostalgic way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving an indulgent snack, these decadent bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for make-ahead convenience, they store beautifully in the fridge, making them a go-to dessert option you'll come back to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Creamy peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the lining for added ease.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Stir together until fully blended and smooth.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish to create the base layer. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to make the surface as smooth as possible.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter. Heat in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate layer is firm and set.
Once chilled, use the parchment paper or foil overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut into 16 squares or desired size.
Serve immediately or store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 432.6 g | 555% | |
| Saturated Fat | 197.9 g | 990% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 2762 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 660.7 g | 240% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.6 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 457.5 g | ||
| Protein | 108.9 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2272 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
