June 21, 2022
Review RecipeNo-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Rich and chocolatey no-bake peanut butter bars have only five ingredients and the best part is that they take just ten minutes to make.
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You’re sure to go nuts for these easy, no-bake peanut butter bars which have just five simple ingredients. Rich, sweet, and creamy, these chocolatey peanut butter squares only take ten minutes to make (plus chilling time).
For more chocolate and peanut butter desserts, take a look at our peanut butter balls and these yummy peanut butter brownies.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars Ingredients
You’ll need:
- ¾ cup of butter, melted
- 2 cups of graham crackers, crushed
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 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.
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 This No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
STEP ONE: Using either a stand mixer or an electric mixer, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs.
STEP TWO: When it’s well combined, add in the 1¼ cups of peanut butter and mix again.
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.
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.
STEP FOUR: Spread the chocolate layer over the peanut butter base.
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!
STEP SIX: Remove from the refrigerator and let sit for ten minutes before serving at room temperature.
How To Serve
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.
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Storage
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.
These chewy peanut butter bars are 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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Rich and chocolatey no-bake peanut butter bars have only five ingredients and the best part is that they take just ten minutes to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments
Gloria says
My husband loves these bars and always asks me to make them.
Amber says
These are in the fridge right now; first time trying the recipe. They’re probably going to be too sweet for us two to eat within a couple days so I was thinking of freezing some… any suggestions in that regard?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Amber – here are our suggestions. Enjoy!
IN THE FRIDGE: 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 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.
Amber says
Thanks; after I’d submitted the question I saw you’d covered it in the main post but I had clicked “jump to recipe” so hadn’t seen it. Thanks again!
Millie says
These ar emu facoeire bars. Make them often. They aren’t too sweet.
Millie says
These are my favorite bars. Make them often. They aren’t too sweet.
Robert Beck says
Chocolate and peanut butter recipes are my favorite. Thank you an old cook from Pa.