5 from 507 votes
Peanut butter bars
Peanut Butter Bars are dense, no-bake treats featuring a creamy peanut butter and butter base combined with powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs. A chocolate and peanut butter topping finishes the bars with a smooth, rich layer. Chilling firms the bars for clean slicing and a satisfying texture.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12
bars
Calories:
592 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 1 cup butter melted and slightly cooled (210g, unsalted
- 1 cup peanut butter 300g, creamy
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar (210g)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (240g)
For the chocolate topping:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 280g, or milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter 65g, creamy
Instructions
- Line a 8x8 or 9x9 dish with parchment paper or foil.
- Crush graham crackers in a ziploc bag using a rolling pin or blitz using a food processor.
- Melt butter in a large bowl add peanut butter and mix until smooth.
- Beat in powdered sugar then fold in the crumbs. Transfer to lined dish and smooth.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter, pour over the peanut butter base, smooth then chill for at least 90 minutes.
- Cut into bars and enjoy.
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Notes
- Use an 8x8 or 9x9 square dish for thicker bars and easier slicing.
- Line the dish with parchment paper to remove bars cleanly after chilling.
- Creamy peanut butter is best; oily varieties may affect set and texture.
- Melt chocolate using a stovetop double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Chill bars at least 90 minutes or overnight for a firmer, creamier topping texture.
- Use a sharp or serrated knife to cut bars to avoid cracking the chocolate topping.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
221mg
(9%)
Potassium
371mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
488IU
(10%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 488IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.