Easy Peanut Butter Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these Easy Peanut Butter Bars, a no-bake treat that combines rich, creamy peanut butter with a luscious chocolate topping. Perfect for busy days, this simple dessert comes together in just 15 minutes using pantry staples like graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The buttery, melt-in-your-mouth base is topped with a silky chocolate-peanut butter layer, creating an irresistible balance of sweet and salty flavors. With minimal effort and zero oven required, these peanut butter bars are ideal for potlucks, holidays, or satisfying everyday cravings. Refrigerate, slice into 16 servings, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing dessert that's as easy to make as it is to devour!
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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
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for chocolate topping)
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds until fully melted.
Stir the melted butter with the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and creamy peanut butter until fully combined into a smooth mixture.
Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter for the topping. Heat in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate has hardened completely.
Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper (if used). Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 322.5 g | 413% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.7 g | 648% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 654.4 g | 238% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.8 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 454.7 g | ||
| Protein | 100.7 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2070 mg | 44% | |
*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.
