Classic Peanut Butter Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistibly rich Classic Peanut Butter Bars, a no-bake dessert that perfectly blends creamy peanut butter and indulgent chocolate. Made with a buttery graham cracker crumb base and topped with a velvety layer of chocolate-peanut butter topping, these bars are as easy to make as they are delicious. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple treat at home, this recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep and a quick chill in the refrigerator to set. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a classic sweet-and-savory flavor combo, these bars are sure to become a family favorite. Ideal for peanut butter lovers, this recipe creates 24 servings of pure bliss, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter (topping)
Instructions
Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal of bars.
In a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Once melted, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until well combined and smooth.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating the base layer of the bars.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter for the topping.
Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the base layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the bars for about 1-2 hours or until the chocolate layer is set and firm.
Once set, remove from the refrigerator and allow the bars to come to room temperature slightly before cutting into squares.
Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade peanut butter bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 314.5 g | 403% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.2 g | 641% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2568 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 650.9 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.8 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 453.2 g | ||
| Protein | 96.7 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1970 mg | 42% | |
*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.
