Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are an easy, creamy, and indulgent dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust, rich peanut butter filling, and a smooth chocolate topping. Ready in minutes with no oven required, they’re the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 tablespoons butter, divided – adds richness and helps bind the base
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs – provides structure and a mild sweetness
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar – sweetens and creates a smooth filling
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter – gives a nutty, creamy texture
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips – forms a luscious chocolate topping
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper and coat lightly with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix 5 tablespoons softened butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in peanut butter until fully combined and creamy.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the base.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and remaining 5 tablespoons butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until firm.
- Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fully softened butter to prevent a grainy texture.
- Chill bars completely before slicing for clean cuts.
- For dairy-free bars, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to two months.
- Use a warm knife for smooth slicing of the chocolate layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (chilling time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (2 x 2 inches)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 181mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
Keywords: No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars, peanut butter dessert, easy chocolate bars, no-bake dessert, creamy peanut butter bars