No-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Creamy peanut butter and chocolate come together in a simple yet indulgent recipe for no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Servings: 20 bars
Calories: 241kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup graham cracker, crushed into crumbs
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch pan (a 9-inch one is also fine).
- Combine the sugar, cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 cup of peanut butter until smooth. Press the mixture into the pan.
- Melt the remaining peanut butter with chocolate chips, then spread over the crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.
- Let it sit at room temperature (optionally). Cut into bars after removing from the pan.
Notes
- It can be stored in a freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
- You can use unsalted butter with ¼ tsp salt instead.
- Creamy peanut butter works best. Avoid oily or natural kinds for texture.
- Chunky peanut butter is okay, but the bars might be crumbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.6g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 24.6g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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