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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

A single, thick square of no bake peanut butter bars featuring a crumbly peanut butter base and a smooth chocolate layer on top.
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Make simple, creamy peanut butter bars with a chocolate topping using no oven time.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, 1 cup peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until fully combined. This forms the base layer.
  4. Press the base mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
  6. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
  7. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread it evenly to cover the entire surface.
  8. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate topping is firm.
  9. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into squares before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for the base mixture to ensure easy creaming.
  • For cleaner cuts, chill the bars thoroughly before slicing.
  • If you do not have graham crackers, you can substitute with vanilla wafer crumbs.

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