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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

These No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are simple to make, require no oven time, and are a delightful treat for any occasion! They're a quick and easy dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth and is perfect for peanut butter lovers!
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 bars
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 ¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Before starting, make sure you butter is soft, the graham crackers are turned into crumbs, and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the peanut butter and butter until no more streaks of butter show through.
    1 cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup salted butter
  • Then stir in the powdered sugar until you can no longer see it.
    1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • Next stir in the graham crackers and then press the dough into your parchment lined baking dish, and set aside.
    1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • Melt the chocolate chips in your saucepan (or double boiler) and spread on top of the peanut butter mixture.
    1 ¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • Set in the fridge and let chill for about 2 hours. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • Pan Size: I prefer an 8-inch square pan because it makes thicker bars, but you can use a 9-inch square baking pan instead if you prefer.

Storage & Make Ahead

  • Store: Keep the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
  • Freeze: Freeze the bars in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw frozen bars in the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature before eating.
  • Make Ahead: You can prepare the bars in advance and store them in the fridge until ready to serve, making them perfect for planning ahead for events.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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