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Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

A close-up of a rich, creamy peanut butter bars square with a thick chocolate topping featuring a peanut butter swirl.
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Make dessert simple with these easy no bake peanut butter bars. They are creamy, rich, and require no oven time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup of the powdered sugar, 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until fully combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press this peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the topping.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base. Spread it evenly across the surface.
  6. Immediately dollop the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter over the chocolate layer. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate for a marbled effect.
  7. Return the pan to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate topping is firm.
  8. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into 16 squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a Reese’s Inspired Bars flavor, use slightly salted peanut butter in the base mixture.
  • If you want a fudgier topping, reduce the peanut butter in the topping mixture slightly.
  • These are excellent make ahead dessert bars; they hold up well in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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