5 superb No Bake Peanut Butter Bars secrets
Whip up these fantastic No Bake Peanut Butter Bars! They are quick to make and set up perfectly firm, giving you that satisfying bite you crave in a simple dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs together until combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the powdered sugar and peanut butter until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Spread it quickly to cover completely.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into squares.
Notes
- You can use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer some texture variation.
- For the firmest bars, chill them thoroughly before cutting.
- This recipe is a wonderful way to capture a sweet memory quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 220
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 14g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 22g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 15mg