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No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

Easy no-bake peanut butter chocolate bars ready in 20 minutes, combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate for a sweet and salty treat without using the oven.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (240g) peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
  • Optional add-ins: chopped peanuts, toasted coconut flakes, pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on two sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Fold in graham cracker crumbs until evenly combined; mixture should be thick but spreadable.
  5. Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
  6. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil together, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, melt in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring in between.
  7. Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter base and spread evenly with a spatula.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until the chocolate topping is firm. For faster setting, chill in the freezer for 30 minutes, watching carefully.
  9. Lift bars from the pan using parchment paper edges and slice into squares or rectangles.
  10. Serve immediately or store for later.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for smooth blending. Press the base firmly but not too hard to avoid crumbling. Melt chocolate gently and stir constantly to avoid dull finish. Store bars in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Optional add-ins like chopped nuts or coconut flakes add texture and flavor. Vegan version possible by substituting butter with coconut oil and using dairy-free chocolate chips.

  • Prep Time: 14 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (assuming 16 b
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 13
  • Sodium: 90
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5

Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, chocolate bars, easy dessert, quick recipe, no oven, sweet treat, kid-friendly

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