Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars deliver rich flavor with zero oven time. You get a creamy peanut butter base topped with smooth melted chocolate. They are simple to make and perfect for new bakers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (for topping)
- Pinch of salt
- Flaky salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, 1 cup peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham crumbs, and a pinch of salt until thick and evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan in an even layer.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons peanut butter in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate over the base. Tap the pan to level; sprinkle flaky salt if using.
- Refrigerate until set, 1 1/2–2 hours. Rest 10 minutes at room temperature, then slice into bars.
- Store covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
Notes
- For crunch, replace half the graham crumbs with crisped rice cereal.
- For a sweeter bar, add 1–2 extra tablespoons powdered sugar; for a firmer base, add 2–4 tablespoons more graham crumbs.
- For dairy-free, use dairy-free chocolate and plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American