What to Do with Graham Crackers
Transform your leftover graham crackers into indulgent, no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Graham Bars! This easy recipe combines crushed graham crackers with creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter to form a rich, chewy base. Topped with a luscious layer of melted chocolate and peanut butter, these bars are an irresistible treat perfect for satisfying sweet cravings. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no need for an oven, this dessert is as quick to make as it is delicious. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home, these no-bake bars deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve chilled for the ultimate sweet snack experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (crushed into fine crumbs) graham crackers
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.75 cups (melted) unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup additional creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to make it easier to remove the bars later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and powdered sugar.
Add the melted butter and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to the mixture. Stir until well combined and resembles a dough-like consistency.
Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the base layer.
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the additional 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the graham cracker layer. Use a spatula to spread it evenly over the top.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate topping is firm.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares or rectangles.
Serve chilled and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 389.2 g | 499% | |
| Saturated Fat | 158.9 g | 794% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1871 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 517.5 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.7 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 394.9 g | ||
| Protein | 96.9 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2025 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.
