No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
Description
This recipe creates peanut butter bars without baking by starting with a crust made from crushed golden Oreos combined with melted butter, pressed firmly into an 8x8 inch pan. The peanut butter filling is prepared by melting white chocolate chips with butter and peanut butter, then mixing in vanilla and powdered sugar to achieve a smooth consistency. After spreading this filling over the chilled crust, the bars are refrigerated until firm.
The bars hold well when refrigerated and can be lifted out easily using the foil lining. Their texture combines the crunchy Oreo base with a creamy, rich peanut butter and white chocolate layer. Topping with edible decorations adds a festive touch.
This dessert requires no oven time, making it quick to assemble. For faster setting, the bars can be placed in the freezer briefly. Cut into 24 squares, they provide portion-controlled treats suitable for gatherings or gifting.
Ingredients
for the crust-
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 16 golden Oreos
for the filling-
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- edible pearls for garnish -optional, or M&M's
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 square dish with foil, spray lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
- For the crust, place all Oreos into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until crumbs have formed. Melt butter in the microwave and stir into the oreo crumbs. Press well into the bottom of the prepared dish. Refrigerate.
- For the filling, place white chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter into a heatproof bowl. Microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring in between until chocolate chips and butter have melted into the peanut butter creating a smooth consistency. Stir in vanilla and powdered sugar.
- Spread over chilled crust, smooth the top and refrigerate until solid, at least 2 hours. {You could place in the freezer to speed things up.} Remove entire pan of bars by peeling foil away from the dish and lifting up. Cut into 24 squares and top edible pearls. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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