Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Indulge in the irresistible flavor of no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, a decadent dessert that combines creamy peanut butter and rich semi-sweet chocolate atop a buttery graham cracker base. Crafted in just 15 minutes of prep time, these bars are the perfect balance of sweet and salty, with no need to turn on the oven. The smooth, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate-peanut butter topping perfectly complements the dense, nutty base, making each bite pure bliss. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or a quick treat, this easy recipe yields 12 servings and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week. Serve chilled or at room temperature and savor the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter combo!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups Creamy peanut butter (for the base)
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cups Creamy peanut butter (for the topping)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it and set it aside.
In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 15-second increments, stirring between each increment until fully melted.
Add the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 3/4 cup of peanut butter to the melted butter. Mix until fully combined into a thick, uniform dough.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down evenly using the back of a spoon or your hands to create a smooth and compact layer for the base.
In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips with 1/4 cup of peanut butter. Heat in 15-20 second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the base layer in the pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or until the bars are fully set and firm to the touch.
Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang (if used) or by loosening the edges with a knife. Cut into 12 even squares or bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 255.6 g | 328% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.4 g | 487% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 2148 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 487.0 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 333.4 g | ||
| Protein | 81.9 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1795 mg | 38% | |
*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.
