No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Description
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars start by mixing graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, melted butter, and peanut butter into a dough-like mixture pressed into a foil-lined 9x9 pan. This base provides a sweet, slightly crunchy texture with nutty peanut butter flavor.
A topping made by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips with additional peanut butter is spread evenly over the base. This creates a creamy, glossy chocolate layer rich in peanut butter taste that complements the crumbly crust underneath.
The bars are refrigerated for 2-3 hours to allow the layers to set firmly. Before serving, they rest at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften slightly for easier cutting and improved texture.
These bars require no baking, making them a convenient dessert option. The contrasting textures of crumbly base and smooth chocolate-peanut topping provide a balanced indulgence suitable for gatherings or simple treats at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 8 sheets)
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 1/4 cup peanut butter
Topping
- 2 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 3 Tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir. Add in 1 1/4 cup of peanut butter and mix until combined.
- Line a 9x9 pan with foil. Spread peanut butter mixture in the pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the 3 Tbsp. of peanut butter in the microwave for 1 minute. Melt additionally for 30 seconds if needed until melted, and spread on top of the graham cracker mixture.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.
- Allow the bars to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Remove from pan, cut into squares, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 24 | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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