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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Skip the oven and satisfy your sweet cravings with these irresistible No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars. This easy recipe combines creamy peanut butter, sweet graham crackers, and rich chocolate for a dessert that tastes just like a peanut butter cup in bar form. Perfect for a quick breakfast treat, healthy snack idea, or simple dessert for your next party. These bars are a must-have in your collection of easy recipes, breakfast ideas, or food ideas for any occasion!


Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 cups powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Pinch of salt (optional)


Instructions

1. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.

2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 1/2 cups peanut butter until smooth and combined.

3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or measuring cup.

4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with 1/4 cup peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

5. Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter base and spread evenly.

6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm.

7. Lift bars from the pan and slice using a sharp knife. Serve or store chilled.


Notes

Press the base firmly into the pan for the best texture and clean layers.

Use a warm knife to slice bars cleanly after chilling.

Avoid natural peanut butter for better consistency.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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