No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

a small platter of peanut butter bar squares

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5 from 4 votes

Perfect for potlucks, parties or to satisfy your sweet tooth, this easy-to-make no-bake recipe is always a favorite

Prep Time15

Cook Time2

Chilling4

Total Time4 17

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bars, chocolate, dessert, peanut butter

Servings:

Calories: 329kcal

Author: Tricia

Equipment

8x8-inch baking pan
parchment paper

Ingredients

For the Filling:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (188g or 12 whole cracker sheets)
2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
1 cup creamy peanut butter (263g)
½ cup unsalted butter melted (113g or 4oz)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)

For the Topping:

3 tablespoons peanut butter (50g)
7 ounces semisweet chocolate (198g or 1 and ¼ cups chopped)

Instructions

For the filling:

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper leaving the excess hanging over the sides. Set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor pulse the graham crackers to fine crumbs. Add the powdered sugar, peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla and salt. Process until smooth. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing the topping.

For the topping:

In a microwave safe measuring cup with a spout combine 3 tablespoons peanut butter and the semisweet chocolate. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and repeat for another 60 seconds. Stir again then microwave at 50% power in increments of 10 seconds until most of the chocolate is melted. Some small chunks are good. Cover and set aside stirring occasionally until all chocolate is melted and no lumps remain.
Pour the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours then cut into squares.

Notes

The bars can be left at room temperature for several hours but should be refrigerated when storing. Store the peanut butter bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week

Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered as an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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