Peanut Butter Bars

Simple ingredients come together to make no bake peanut butter bars. They taste just like peanut butter cups! Assemble in minutes and chill in the fridge!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword How Do I Make No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, How To Make No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings bars

Calories 561kcal

Author Kathleen

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Base:

1 cup butter Melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 cup peanut butter

Topping:

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons peanut butter

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Line a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, allowing 2-3 inches to extend over long sides. Spray generously with non-stick cooking spray.
Mix together the butter (1 cup), graham cracker crumbs (2 cups), confectioner's sugar (2 cups), and 1 cup peanut butter until evenly combined. Cool in the fridge for 20 minutes to firm.
Meanwhile, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 cups) and 4 tablespoons of peanut butter in a double boiler or in the microwave. Spread over cooled peanut butter base. Refrigerate until firm. 2-4 hours. Cut into bars and enjoy.

Notes

Low-and-slow chocolate melting matters. Gentle heat keeps the chocolate glossy and prevents seizing.
Chill time = structure. Rushing the fridge step leads to smeared layers and messy cuts.
For clean slices: Let the bars sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes, then cut with a sharp knife wiped clean between slices.
Press the base firmly. A tightly packed base holds together and slices cleanly.
Pan Size + Thickness Options

- 9×13 pan: Thinner bars, more servings (great for parties)
- 8×8 pan: Thicker, richer bars with a more fudge-like bite
- Smaller bars set faster and are ideal for dessert trays or gifting

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