No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
If you’re craving something sweet, nutty, and ridiculously easy, these No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are the treat you’ve been looking for. They taste like a homemade version of a peanut butter cup—but with way less effort and no oven required.
Servings 16 bars
Calories 280kcal
Cost $6-$8
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Make the peanut butter base: In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and graham cracker crumbs. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Press into the pan: Transfer the peanut butter mixture into the lined baking dish. Use a spatula to press it evenly and firmly into the pan.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Alternatively, melt on the stovetop using a double boiler.
- Spread the chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base. Smooth it out with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Slice and enjoy: Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve!
Notes
- Use parchment paper: This makes it much easier to remove the bars cleanly from the pan.
- Chill thoroughly: Let them set in the fridge for at least 2 hours for clean, firm slices.
- Use high-quality chocolate: It makes a huge difference in taste and texture.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, crushed peanuts, or drizzle with white chocolate for a fun twist.