Peanut Butter Squares
Indulge in the rich and irresistible sweetness of Peanut Butter Squares—a no-bake treat that combines creamy peanut butter, buttery graham cracker crumbs, and a smooth chocolate-peanut butter topping. Perfect for busy days, this dessert comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time, requiring no oven at all. Each delectable square features a thick and crumbly base, beautifully paired with a luscious, glossy chocolate layer. With simple pantry ingredients like powdered sugar and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these peanut butter squares make for an easy yet decadent dessert that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime cravings. Cut into 16 bite-sized portions, they’re equally convenient for serving and storing. Whether enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to make it easier to lift out the squares later.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave for 30-second intervals until fully melted.
Add the creamy peanut butter to the melted butter and mix until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Mix thoroughly until you have a thick and even mixture.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
In another microwave-safe bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of peanut butter for topping. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted and glossy.
Pour the chocolate-peanut butter topping over the base layer in the pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or until the layers are firm and set.
Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift out the entire square block. Place it on a cutting board and slice it into 16 even squares.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.2 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 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 | 144 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.
