Description
Homemade Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars deliver rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in one irresistible dessert. Quick preparation and minimal ingredients make these bars perfect for sweet cravings without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup + 4 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Sweetener:
- 2 cups confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
Instructions
- Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and primary peanut butter in a spacious mixing vessel, stirring until ingredients form a uniform, cohesive mixture.
- Transfer the blended composition into an ungreased rectangular baking dish, carefully spreading the mixture to create an even, smooth surface that covers the entire base.
- Utilize microwave technology to transform chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter into a silky, glossy topping. Heat in brief 30-second increments, pausing to stir between intervals, until the mixture achieves a completely liquid consistency.
- Gently cascade the molten chocolate mixture across the prepared peanut butter foundation, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage.
- Place the assembled dessert inside the refrigerator, allowing it to chill and solidify for approximately 60 minutes or until the bars reach a firm, sliceable texture.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat flour for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delectable treats.
- Control sweetness by gradually adding powdered sugar and tasting, allowing you to adjust to personal preference without overwhelming the rich peanut butter flavor.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for a more luxurious topping, experimenting with dark, milk, or semi-sweet varieties to create unique flavor profiles.
- Line the dish with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cutting, preventing the bars from sticking and making serving a breeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 84 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg