No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars require just five main ingredients.Press the peanut butter mixture into a pan and cover with melted chocolate.Chill for at least 2 hours until firm, then slice and serve.
Ingredients
- - ½ cup salted butter melted
- - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- - 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- - 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter divided
- - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang around the edges to make removing the bars easier.
- Add the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and confectioners’ sugar to a medium mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and mix until the peanut butter mixture is uniform.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press it firmly into an even layer, making sure to reach the corners.
- Combine the chocolate chips with the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in short intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the mixture gently on the stovetop.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly to the edges.
- Refrigerate the No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm.
- Remove the bars from the refrigerator and let them stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and serve chilled.
Notes
An 8-inch pan will produce slightly thicker chocolate peanut butter squares, while a 9-inch pan creates thinner bars.
If you're using unsalted butter instead of salted butter, add a small pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture to balance the sweetness.
Milk chocolate chips can replace semi-sweet chocolate for a sweeter topping. Dark chocolate also works well if you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor.
If you're using unsalted butter instead of salted butter, add a small pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture to balance the sweetness.
Milk chocolate chips can replace semi-sweet chocolate for a sweeter topping. Dark chocolate also works well if you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor.