Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars (Print)

Rich no-bake bars with creamy peanut butter base and decadent chocolate topping. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time.

# What You Need:

→ Base Layer

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
04 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

→ Chocolate Topping

05 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
06 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

# How to Make:

01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, stirring until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs, mixing thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
03 - Transfer the peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down evenly. Use a spatula to smooth the surface.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips with 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each burst, until fully melted and glossy.
05 - Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the pressed base layer, spreading it into an even coating with a spatula.
06 - Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate topping is firm to the touch.
07 - Lift the chilled slab out of the dish using the parchment overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 16 even squares.
08 - Keep any remaining bars in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and firmness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like the inside of a peanut butter cup but you can make them in fifteen minutes flat.
  • No baking means you can whip these up even in the dead of summer without heating up your whole house.
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  • If you rush the chilling time the chocolate layer will smear everywhere when you try to cut so be patient and let it fully set.
  • Warming your knife under hot water and drying it between each cut gives you bakery clean edges.
03 -
  • Pulse whole graham crackers in a food processor rather than buying pre made crumbs because the fresher texture makes a noticeable difference in the base.
  • Stirring a tablespoon of coconut oil into the chocolate topping gives it a beautiful shine and a softer bite straight from the fridge.

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