No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe- Spaceships and Laser Beams

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This rich and chocolatey no-bake peanut butter bars recipe has only five ingredients, and the best part is that they take just ten minutes to make.

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Prep Time10

Total Time1 10

Servings

Table of Contents

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Ingredients
Peanut Butter Bars Recipe Substitutions And Additions
How To Make Peanut Butter Bars
How To Serve No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Storing Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Why We Love This Recipe
Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars FAQs
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You’re sure to go nuts for this easy peanut butter bars recipe which has just five simple ingredients. Rich, sweet, and creamy, these chocolatey peanut butter squares only take ten minutes to make (plus chilling time).

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Ingredients

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These peanut butter bars are a delectable treat featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth base enriched with the creamy sweetness of powdered sugar.

Crushed graham crackers provide a satisfying crunch and subtle honeyed notes, while the star ingredient, creamy peanut butter, infuses the bars with nutty richness.

Topping it all off, a generous layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips creates a decadent and irresistible contrast. You’ll need:

¾ cup of butter, melted
2 cups of powdered sugar
2 cups of graham crackers, crushed
1¼ cups + 3 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter
2½ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips

PRO TIP:

You can either buy graham cracker crumbs or buy the crackers and crush them yourself in a food processor or with a rolling pin.

Peanut Butter Bars Recipe Substitutions And Additions

GRAHAM CRACKERS: If you can’t get these where you live, the nearest alternative would be digestive biscuits.

POWDERED SUGAR: This is also known as confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar. You could use regular granulated sugar in a pinch, but your bars might not be as dense.

SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS: As these will be melted down, you could use block chocolate instead.

Milk chocolate chips or even dark chocolate would be a nice alternative to try instead of semi-sweet.

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER: We like to use smooth peanut butter for these no-bake bars, but you may prefer the crunchy peanut butter variety.

CHOPPED PEANUTS: As an optional extra, you could sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the bars before chilling.

How To Make Peanut Butter Bars

To make these treats, you’ll start with the creamy peanut butter layer followed by the rich chocolatey later.

STEP ONE: Using either a stand mixer or an electric mixer, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars process shot of ingredients in a bowl

STEP TWO: When it’s well combined, add in the 1¼ cups of peanut butter and mix again.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars process shot of ingredients combined in a bowl

STEP THREE: Line a 9×9 square pan with parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray. Evenly spread the peanut butter mixture into the dish.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars process shot of peanut butter mixture spread into a baking dish

STEP FOUR: In a heat-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and the remaining three tablespoons of peanut butter.

Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until the peanut butter and melted chocolate mixture is smooth.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars process shot of chocolate melted into a bowl

STEP FOUR: Spread the chocolate layer over the peanut butter base.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars process shot of chocolate mixture spread over the peanut butter mixture

STEP FIVE: Cut into servings with a sharp knife, cover the pan with plastic wrap, and then place into the refrigerator to chill for one hour.

PRO TIP:

It’s easier to slice the mixture into bars if you do it before you put it in the fridge!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars process shot of bars cut into slices

STEP SIX: Remove from the refrigerator and let sit for ten minutes before serving at room temperature.

How To Serve No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut butter lovers will go wild over these rich and creamy bars. Add a cold iced tea or warm homemade hot chocolate to wash down these decadent treats.

They would be a quick and easy snack to whip up for when the hungry kids come home from school.

Enjoy your morning coffee or latte with a side of these bars. The bars’ rich peanut butter taste harmonizes wonderfully with the bold flavor of your favorite brew.

For more chocolate and peanut butter desserts, take a look at our peanut butter balls and these yummy peanut butter brownies.

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Storing Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Let’s talk about how to store them to keep their delightful flavors and textures intact.

MAKE AHEAD: The good news is that these bars are a fantastic option for making ahead of time.

You can prepare them, cut them into bars, and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

When you’re ready to serve, they’re all set to go.

IN THE FRIDGE: No-bake chocolate peanut butter bars will keep in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container.

IN THE FREEZER: If you’d like to freeze this peanut butter treat recipe, then you can transfer the bars to a freezer-safe container once they’re chilled.

If you store them on top of each other, add a sheet of parchment paper between each layer to prevent them from sticking together.

They’ll keep for up to three months.

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Why We Love This Recipe

We love these bars for so many reasons:

QUICK AND EASY: These bars come together in no time with minimal effort, making them a perfect choice for busy days or last-minute sweet cravings.

IRRESISTIBLE PEANUT BUTTER FLAVOR: The rich and creamy peanut butter filling is the star of the show, providing a luscious and nutty taste that peanut butter enthusiasts will adore.

NO-BAKE CONVENIENCE: No need to turn on the oven for this recipe. The no-bake method means you can enjoy homemade treats without heating up your kitchen.

Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

This chewy peanut butter bars recipe is so easy to make and great to have in the fridge for after-school snacks. You could also serve them with ice cream as a yummy dessert.

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars FAQs

Can I freeze these bars?

This no-bake recipe will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for three months.

Can I use a different type of nut butter in this recipe?

While we haven’t tried this ourselves, you could try almond or cashew butter in this recipe.

Can I use dark chocolate for these bars?

Any type of chocolate would make these bars taste amazing. Experiment and decide which is your favorite.

How many calories are in a homemade peanut butter bar?

Homemade peanut butter bars have 481 calories each.

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This rich and chocolatey no-bake peanut butter bars recipe has only five ingredients, and the best part is that they take just ten minutes to make.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings

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Ingredients

¾ cup butter, melted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups graham crackers, crushed
1¼ cups creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
Using either a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham crackers.
Mix in the 1¼ cups of creamy peanut butter, just until well incorporated.
Evenly spread the peanut butter mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
In a heat-safe bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the remaining 3 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter. Heat for 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until the peanut butter and chocolate are smooth.
Spread the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base.
Cut the servings before you put the bars into the refrigerator. (The bars cut much easier this way).
Chill the bars for 1 hour.
Let the bars sit 10 to 15 minutes, at room temperature, before serving.

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Notes

You can either buy graham cracker crumbs or buy the crackers and crush them yourself in a food processor or with a rolling pin.
It’s easier to slice the mixture into bars if you do it before you put it in the fridge.

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