Gold Peanut Butter Bars
Treat yourself to the ultimate sweet indulgence with these no-bake Gold Peanut Butter Bars, a decadent dessert layered with creamy peanut butter, rich graham cracker crumbs, and topped with a luscious combination of butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate. This quick and easy recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. The melt-in-your-mouth texture paired with a golden, nutty flavor makes these bars a crowd-pleaser, while their chilled finish adds a refreshing touch. Perfect for peanut butter fans and dessert lovers alike, these bars are a must-try treat for any occasion. Serve them cold or at room temperature and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup Butterscotch chips
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter (1 cup) in the microwave in 20-second increments until fully liquefied.
Add the creamy peanut butter (1 cup) to the melted butter and stir until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the powdered sugar (2 cups) to the peanut butter mixture, stirring to combine. The mixture will thicken significantly.
Mix in the graham cracker crumbs (2 cups) until evenly incorporated. The consistency should resemble a thick dough.
Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips (1 cup) and semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup). Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until the layers are firm and set.
Once chilled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the dish. Slice into 16 squares or rectangular bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 331.9 g | 426% | |
| Saturated Fat | 152.6 g | 763% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2978 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 750.7 g | 273% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 534.4 g | ||
| Protein | 95.0 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2030 mg | 43% | |
*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.
