Candy Topped Creamy Peanut Butter Bars
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake dessert with these Candy Topped Creamy Peanut Butter Bars, a perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors! Featuring a rich peanut butter and graham cracker crumb base, this recipe is topped with a silky layer of semi-sweet chocolate swirled with peanut butter and finished off with a colorful assortment of candies like M&Ms and Reese's. With a quick 20-minute prep time and no oven required, these decadent bars are an ideal treat for parties, holidays, or late-night cravings. Their vibrant candy topping makes them as visually appealing as they are delicious, while the chilled layers create a satisfying snap with every bite. Easy to make and even easier to love, these peanut butter bars will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1.25 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter (for chocolate layer)
- 1 cup assorted candies (e.g., M&Ms, chopped Reese's, mini chocolates)
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter. Mix until the consistency is smooth and uniform.
Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the base layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread it evenly with a spatula to create a smooth chocolate layer.
Sprinkle the assorted candies evenly over the melted chocolate while it is still soft. Gently press the candies down so they adhere to the chocolate.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate layer is fully set.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the dish. Cut into 16 squares or desired portion sizes using a sharp knife.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% | |
*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.
