Peanut Butter Bars 1973
Take a delicious trip back in time with these nostalgic Peanut Butter Bars 1973, a no-bake dessert that’s as timeless as it is irresistible. Featuring a rich, chewy base made from buttery graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and creamy peanut butter, these bars are topped with a luscious layer of smooth melted chocolate. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and requiring no oven, they’re the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Simply chill, slice, and enjoy these chocolate-peanut butter bars that deliver a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for dessert tables, potlucks, or satisfying your peanut butter cravings, these bars are a crowd-pleasing classic you’ll want to make on repeat! Keywords: peanut butter bars, no-bake dessert, chocolate peanut butter recipe, retro dessert recipe.
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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 chocolate layer)
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of peanut butter until well combined.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, using your hands or a spatula to smooth it out into a firm, even layer.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted (or melt using a double boiler on the stovetop).
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish. Spread evenly to cover the entire surface.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the bars are firm and the chocolate has set.
Once firm, remove the bars from the pan by lifting the parchment paper or loosening the edges with a knife. Cut into 24 squares or rectangles and serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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 | 651.5 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.8 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 454.5 g | ||
| Protein | 97.3 g | 195% | |
| 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.
