No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, a quick and easy dessert that’s as simple to make as it is delicious. Featuring a buttery graham cracker and peanut butter base crowned with a velvety layer of melted chocolate, these bars deliver a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and rich flavors in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no baking required, this recipe is a hassle-free treat ideal for any occasion. Perfect for satisfying cravings or serving at gatherings, these bars can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a convenient, chilled dessert everyone will love. Whether you’re a peanut butter lover or a chocolate fan, these no-bake bars are sure to become your new go-to sweet indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup 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 (for topping)
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and set aside.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
Add the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to the melted butter and stir until well-combined into a dough-like texture.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, using the back of a spoon or spatula to smooth it out.
In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours or until the bars have fully set and the chocolate topping is firm.
Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares or desired serving sizes.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 402.6 g | 516% | |
| Saturated Fat | 174.4 g | 872% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 3726 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 651.0 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.8 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 454.5 g | ||
| Protein | 97.8 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1998 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.
