Old School Deja Vu Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares
Indulge in a nostalgic treat with these Old School Deja Vu Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares, a no-bake dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Featuring a rich, creamy peanut butter base infused with graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar, these squares boast a perfectly sweet and slightly crunchy texture. Topped with a luxurious layer of velvety melted semi-sweet chocolate and a sprinkle of optional sea salt, each bite delivers a blissful harmony of sweet and salty flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and zero oven necessary, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules, potlucks, or an effortless indulgence at home. Serve these crowd-pleasers chilled, and watch them disappear in no time. Your taste buds will thank you for the nostalgic trip down memory lane!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter (about 45-60 seconds in the microwave). Stir until fully melted.
Add the creamy peanut butter to the melted butter and mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until a thick and uniform dough-like consistency forms.
Transfer the peanut butter mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to evenly press the mixture into a compact, flat layer.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave the chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer in the pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top to enhance the chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
Refrigerate the pan for about 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate is fully set and the squares are firm.
Once set, lift the parchment paper out of the pan and place it on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice into 16 squares.
Store the squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 365.8 g | 469% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.8 g | 689% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 4120 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 793.1 g | 288% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.2 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 580.2 g | ||
| Protein | 122.3 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 2614 mg | 56% | |
*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.
