No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars are rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. With just a few ingredients, you can create a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing treat that tastes like a peanut butter cup but better!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 8- or 9-inch square pan
- Parchment paper or foil
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter plus 2 tablespoons divided
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar until combined. Add 1 cup of peanut butter and mix until smooth.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form a compact layer.
- In another bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For best results, use processed creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy. Optional: sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before chilling for a sweet-salty twist.