No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make, these No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are the perfect sweet treat. No oven required — just classic chocolate-peanut butter flavor with minimal effort.
Equipment
- 8- or 9-inch square baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Microwave or double boiler
- Parchment or foil
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Base
- 0.5 cup salted butter melted
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment or foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar. Stir in 1 cup peanut butter until thick and well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread evenly. Chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting. Slice into bars using a warm knife for clean edges.
Notes
These bars are ideal for holidays, potlucks, or a quick weekday dessert. They freeze beautifully and taste like the inside of a peanut butter cup — no baking required!