Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares
Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares! This easy, 15-minute dessert recipe features a buttery graham cracker and peanut butter base topped with a silky layer of chocolate-peanut butter glaze. With no oven required, these decadent squares are perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Whether you're looking for a quick sweet treat for a gathering or a satisfying snack to keep on hand, these creamy, chocolatey squares deliver bold flavors and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Serve them chilled for a refreshing bite, and enjoy this classic flavor pairing in every square!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cups creamy peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
Grease and line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the edges for easy removal later.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, 1 cup of peanut butter, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is fully combined and forms a thick, cohesive dough.
Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan, using the back of a spoon or a flat spatula to smooth it out into an even layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of peanut butter together in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, you can melt them together using a double boiler on the stove.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer in the pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula for a smooth finish.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set and the bars are firm.
Using the parchment paper overhang, remove the block from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 16 squares.
Serve chilled or allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.6 g | 424% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.6 g | 678% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 2393 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 614.1 g | 223% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.1 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 442.8 g | ||
| Protein | 104.0 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2157 mg | 46% | |
*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.
