Description
Mouthwatering no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars blend creamy richness with irresistible sweet-salty magic. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will discover pure bliss in this simple, quick dessert that satisfies intense cravings without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
Topping:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine creamy peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs in a mixing bowl, stirring until a uniform, slightly crumbly consistency forms.
- Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish, using clean hands or a spatula to firmly press and create an even, compact layer.
- Place chocolate chips and additional peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments and stirring between each interval until completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully pour the molten chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the prepared base, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a uniform top layer.
- Transfer the baking dish to the refrigerator, allowing the bars to set and solidify for approximately 2 hours or until the chocolate layer becomes firm to the touch.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice into rectangular bars using a sharp knife, creating consistent portion sizes.
- Serve chilled and store any remaining bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer, less sweet topping that adds antioxidant benefits.
- Chill bars completely before cutting to ensure clean, precise edges and prevent crumbling.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg