No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Indulge in the ultimate no-fuss treat with these irresistible No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars! Combining the classic flavors of creamy peanut butter and rich semi-sweet chocolate, these bars feature a buttery graham cracker base topped with a luscious chocolate-peanut butter layer. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no oven required, this easy dessert is perfect for busy days or when you need a quick, crowd-pleasing sweet. Simply mix, layer, and refrigerate to set—no baking, no mess. Whether you're hosting a party, making a lunchbox treat, or just satisfying a sweet tooth, these No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are sure to become your new favorite dessert!
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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
- 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
Grease an 8x8-inch pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving extra parchment on the edges to easily lift the bars out later.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
Stir the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter into the melted butter until fully combined. The mixture should resemble a thick dough.
Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring it is smooth and compact.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter. Melt them together in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer in the pan. Use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.
Refrigerate the pan for about 2 hours, or until the bars are firm and the chocolate topping is set.
Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 16 squares using a sharp knife.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.2 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 163 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 142 mg | 3% | |
*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.
