Peanut Butter Bars

Name: Peanut Butter Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 25 pieces
Ingredients: 2 cups creamy peanut butter; 10 Tablespoons salted butter; 2 Tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 ¼ cups powdered sugar; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces; 1 teaspoon shortening

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
25 pieces
Calories
228 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Peanut Butter Bars

Angela Watkins

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Simple no-bake Peanut Butter Bars with a chocolate topping (made without graham cracker crumbs)! Be sure to check out the video above the recipe for a quick, easy, tutorial!

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Ingredients

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2 cups creamy peanut butter
10 Tablespoons salted butter softened
2 Tablespoons brown sugar tightly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ¼ cups powdered sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces (or ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips)
1 teaspoon shortening

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Instructions

Prepare a 9"x9" baking pan by lining with aluminum foil. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer, beat together peanut butter, and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add brown sugar and vanilla extract, stir well.
Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until completely combined.
Spread peanut butter filling into prepared pan. To make the surface smooth and even, I like to first spread with the a spoon or spatula, and then lay a piece of wax paper over the filling and use my hands to smooth it out (see video for visual).
Place pan in refrigerator while you prepare your chocolate topping.
To prepare chocolate topping, combine chocolate pieces or chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds, stir well, and continue to heat on 15-second increments (stirring well between) until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Remove bars from refrigerator and spread chocolate evenly over the surface.
Return to refrigerator and chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cut and serve. Keep uneaten bars refrigerated for firmness.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1piece Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Potassium 2mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1piece
Calories	228kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	12mg	4%
Sodium	123mg	5%
Potassium	2mg	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	17g	34%
Vitamin A	3IU	0%
Iron	3mg	17%