Peanut Butter Bars
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Peanut Butter Bars
Description
The bottom layer of Peanut Butter Bars is made by blending melted salted butter with graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and creamy peanut butter to form a firm, sweet crust. Pressing this mixture into a 9x13 pan and chilling sets the foundation. The topping consists of semi-sweet chocolate chips melted with additional peanut butter until smooth, then spread evenly over the cooled base. Refrigeration until set allows the layers to firm up nicely for clean slicing.
The finished bars balance the salty, nutty peanut butter with the rich, sweet chocolate topping. They offer a dense and satisfying texture, with a blend of crumbly, chewy, and creamy elements.
These bars freeze well in a sealed container for up to three months, making them easy to prepare in advance or store for longer periods.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Bottom
- 1 cup butter melted, salted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter creamy
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and creamy peanut butter until well blended.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan, then place into the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes.
- While the pan is chilling, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. I use a microwave safe bowl and heat it in 15-20 second intervals, stirring between.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter bottom, spreading out gently to make an even layer.
- Refrigerate until set, around one hour, then slice into squares.
Notes
- These bars freeze well; store in a closed container in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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