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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars stacked on a white table
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5 from 3 votes

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

A peanut butter and graham cracker base, topped with dark chocolate, makes these simple no bake bars fun to make and delicious to eat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate and peanut butter, no bake dessert
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Food Processor
  • 9x9" Baking Pan

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Graham Crackers (2.25 cups crushed)
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups + 2 Tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate, chopped (60% or more)

Instructions

  • Line an 9″x9″ pan with parchment paper. (This will make the bars easier to lift out when chilled.)
  • Crush the graham crackers until they form a fine sandy texture. This is easiest to do in a food processor, but you could also put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave in 10 to 15 second increments. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  • Combine butter mixture, 2 cups of peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. Stir well.
  • Spread peanut butter / graham cracker mixture in pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
  • When base is firm, melt 2 Tbsp peanut butter with chopped chocolate until smooth and creamy, stirring every 15 seconds or so.
  • Pour melted chocolate over base. Refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours (see note below).
  • Slice into bars and serve!

Notes

Note: These are easiest to slice at room temperature and best to eat chilled. I usually slice them about an hour into the final refrigeration time. Then I refrigerate them in a single layer until fully set. Once set, they will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Take them out about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg