Description
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are a rich, creamy, and crunchy treat. Quick to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for topping)
- Optional: Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, peanut butter, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan to form a compact base.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base and spread it evenly.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until set.
- Once set, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
Notes
- Ensure the base is pressed firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling.
- Let the bars chill thoroughly before cutting to maintain shape.
- Use high-quality chocolate and peanut butter for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, peanut butter bars, chocolate bars, no bake desserts, easy dessert bars, chocolate peanut butter treats