Description
These no-bake bars combine smooth peanut butter and rich chocolate for an easy, irresistible dessert that tastes like you spent hours making it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (~250g)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (~240g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (225g), melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (250g)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (~340g)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, stir together melted butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan and press it down evenly with a spoon or spatula.
- Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly with a clean spatula.
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice into squares or rectangles using a warm knife.
Notes
[‘Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing.’, ‘Blend butter and peanut butter well but avoid overmixing.’, ‘Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by reducing powdered sugar by ¼ cup if desired.’, ‘Store in the fridge to keep the chocolate layer firm.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, chocolate, dessert, easy recipe, quick dessert, kid-friendly, party treat