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Peanut butter bars with chocolate topping

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

These no-bake peanut butter bars are a nostalgic, foolproof dessert made with just five pantry ingredients. With a chewy peanut butter base and a rich chocolate topping, they come together in under 10 minutes and are perfect for busy moms, bake sales, and holiday trays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (no-stir)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon or spatula
  • 8x8 or 9x9 pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Mix the melted butter and peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs and stir until thick and dough-like. Press evenly into a lined or greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
  3. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm. Slice into 16 bars using a warm knife for clean edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 220IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

Use a no-stir peanut butter for best texture. For clean slices, warm your knife with hot water and wipe between cuts. Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months and enjoyed straight from the freezer like peanut butter fudge.

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