Description
Indulgent Reeses Peanut Butter No Bake Bars combine creamy peanut butter with chocolate in a quick, irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each rich, silky bite of this simple yet spectacular treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) butter, melted
- 1 cup (250 grams) peanut butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (11 ounces / 312 grams) bag milk chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (55 grams) brown sugar
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl, stirring until a uniform, velvety mixture forms.
- Transfer the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan, using a spatula to distribute it evenly and create a smooth, compact base layer.
- Utilize the microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes to gently melt chocolate chips, pausing periodically to stir and ensure a glossy, lump-free consistency.
- Carefully drizzle the molten chocolate over the peanut butter foundation, employing a spatula to spread it into a uniform, glistening layer that completely covers the base.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for approximately 60 minutes, allowing the bars to solidify and set completely.
- Once chilled and firm, slice the dessert into neat, symmetrical squares, revealing the decadent layers of peanut butter and chocolate.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia to create a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer antioxidant profile and slightly less sweetness compared to milk chocolate.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cutting of the bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 302 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg