Christmas No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
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3.4
Christmas No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Description
This holiday treat layers a peanut butter mixture made with graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter pressed into a baking dish. A smooth topping of melted milk chocolate is spread over the base and immediately covered with chopped M&Ms, adding color and a crunchy texture. After refrigeration, the bars firm up to hold their shape when cut.
The combination of ingredients creates a sweet, creamy, and slightly crunchy bar that appeals with its chocolate-peanut butter flavor and celebratory appearance. The no-bake preparation simplifies making these bars, avoiding oven use during busy holidays.
Chilling for two hours is important to ensure they set properly. The M&Ms can be chopped with a mallet in a bag for easier handling, as noted in the original method.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup M&M candies chopped
Instructions
- Add the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter to a medium mixing bowl and stir well with a spoon to combine.
- When mixture is well combined, spread into the bottom of a greased 8x8 baking dish.
- Add the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring each time, until the chocolate has melted.
- Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter mixture and smooth evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the m&m's over the melted chocolate.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Store these bars refrigerated to maintain firmness and freshness.
- For easier preparation, crush M&Ms in a plastic bag using a kitchen mallet instead of chopping with a knife.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.4
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