No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Easy no bake peanut butter bars made with graham cracker crumbs and topped with a smooth chocolate layer. A simple dessert with no oven required.
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 416kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate Layer
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- ¼ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper (for easy removal) or lightly coat with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until combined.
- Add the graham cracker crumbs and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift out using parchment paper and slice into bars.
Notes
- Regular peanut butter works best for texture and firmness.
- Chill fully before slicing for clean edges.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
