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Small stack of chocolate peanut butter bars on a wood board.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

These no-bake peanut butter bars are such a delicious treat! So easy to make, & they taste just like a Reese's, but better because they're homemade.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate peanut butter bars, no-bake peanut butter bars, peanut butter bars, peanut butter candy bars, peanut butter chocolate bars
Servings: 20
Calories: 271kcal

Ingredients

For the peanut butter base

For the chocolate peanut butter topping

Instructions

To make the peanut butter base

  • Place the graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir together until combined.
  • Press the mixture into an even layer in the bottom of a parchment-lined 9x13" pan.**

To make the chocolate peanut butter topping

  • Place the milk chocolate chips* and peanut butter in a medium bowl and microwave*** in short, 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture over the peanut butter base and smooth into an even layer with a spatula.
  • Chill for 1 hour, or until set, before cutting into bars.

Notes

*Dark or white chocolate chips may be substituted.
**Can also be made in an 8x8" or 9x9" square pan (bars will be thicker).
***May also be done over a double boiler. 

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.9mg