No Bake Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bars
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No Bake Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bars
Description
The base layer consists of melted butter mixed thoroughly with graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and a larger portion of peanut butter, creating a sticky, crumbly mixture pressed evenly into a 9x13-inch pan. The topping is made by melting together milk chocolate chips and the remaining peanut butter until smooth, then spreading it over the base.
After spreading, the dish is chilled for at least an hour to set the layers firmly. The result is bars with a slightly crisp, crumbly bottom layer and a creamy, chocolatey top, combining peanut butter and chocolate flavors. These no-bake bars are convenient and flavorful, suitable as a dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ⅓ cups peanut butter divided, creamy
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended.
- Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch × 13-inch pan.
- In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the remaining 1/3 cup peanut butter, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter and graham cracker layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into 12 squares.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.