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Salted Peanut Butter Cup Bars

These salted peanut butter bars and like a giant homemade peanut butter cup in bar form! Perfect when you need an indulgent treat.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 people+
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter, (do not use natural PB!)
  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk or dark chocolate chips, your preference
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon flaked salt

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9x13 inch pan (for thin bars) or a 9x9 inch pan (for thick bars) with parchment paper.
  2. In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat together the butter, peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar and vanilla until combined. Press the dough into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Melt together the chocolate and coconut oil. I like to use the coconut oil because it helps firm the chocolate, but if you don’t have it/like it/are allergic, you can skip it. Once the chocolate is melted, pour it over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly. Sprinkle with flaked salt.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving. To serve, cut into small squares. These are rich and decadent, so a small piece goes a long way!