Three Layer Peanut Butter Bars
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake dessert with these rich and irresistible Three Layer Peanut Butter Bars! Perfectly balanced with a crunchy graham cracker and peanut butter base, a creamy, fudgy chocolate-peanut butter topping, and no oven required, this easy recipe is a chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, these bars boast a luscious combination of textures and flavors, all refrigerated to perfection. Whether you're planning a party, meal-prepping sweet treats, or looking for the perfect dessert for peanut butter fans, these decadent squares are sure to impress. Don’t forget to savor their simplicity—crafted with pantry staples like creamy peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, they're guaranteed to delight every crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1.5 cups Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Stir well until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate has fully set and the bars are firm.
Using the overhanging edges of the parchment paper or foil, lift the bars out of the pan and transfer them to a cutting board.
Cut into 16 squares or smaller pieces if desired, and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5% | |
*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.
