Description
These classic Peanut Butter Bars feature a buttery graham cracker base mixed with creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, topped with a smooth layer of chocolate and more peanut butter. They are easy to make, no-bake bars perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredients
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Base
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 2 cups graham crackers crushed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Topping
- 2 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside to make removal easy.
- Make the base mixture: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, and crushed graham crackers. Mix until well combined.
- Add peanut butter: Stir in 1 ¼ cup of creamy peanut butter until the mixture is thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
- Press into pan: Evenly spread the peanut butter mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing down gently to form an even layer.
- Prepare chocolate topping: In a heat-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and remaining 3 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Spread chocolate topping: Pour and spread the chocolate and peanut butter mixture evenly over the peanut butter base layer.
- Chill bars: Refrigerate the bars for 1 hour to allow them to set properly.
- Serve: Before serving, let the bars sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to soften slightly for easier slicing and better flavor.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to easily lift the bars out of the pan for clean slicing and serving.
- For a crunchier texture, substitute some of the creamy peanut butter with crunchy peanut butter.
- You can use dark or milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet for a different flavor profile.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the bars fresh.
- If bars are too firm after chilling, let them sit at room temperature for a bit before serving to soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
