Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Indulge in the irresistible decadence of homemade Peanut Butter Cup Bars, a no-bake dessert that’s as simple to make as it is satisfying to eat. Featuring layers of creamy peanut butter, sweet graham cracker crumbs, and a luscious chocolate topping, these rich and chewy bars deliver all the flavors of classic peanut butter cups in an easy-to-serve form. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients, this recipe is the ultimate quick treat, perfect for any occasion from potlucks to after-dinner indulgence. Best of all, no oven is required—just a fridge to set the layers to perfection. Store leftovers (if there are any!) in the refrigerator for a week of sweet snacking.
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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 Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Creamy peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars later. Set aside.
In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of butter in the microwave in 15-20 second increments. Once melted, stir thoroughly.
Add 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to the melted butter. Mix until well combined into a smooth mixture.
Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer. Use the back of a spatula or your hands (with a piece of parchment) to flatten evenly.
In another microwave-safe bowl, combine 1.5 cups of semisweet chocolate chips and 0.25 cup of creamy peanut butter for the topping.
Microwave the chocolate-peanut butter mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the base layer in the dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm and the chocolate layer has set.
Once chilled, carefully lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares or rectangles using a sharp knife.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 452.7 g | 580% | |
| Saturated Fat | 196.0 g | 980% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 3919 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 706.7 g | 257% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.6 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 514.7 g | ||
| Protein | 115.8 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 595 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 26.3 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 3474 mg | 74% | |
*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.
