No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter (divided)
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. This makes it much easier to lift the bars out of the pan once they have set.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar. Stir in 1 cup of the creamy peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the bottom of a flat glass to press the mixture into an even, firm layer across the bottom of the pan.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining ½ cup of peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base. Use a spatula to spread it evenly to the edges of the pan, creating a smooth finish.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is firm. Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper edges and slice them into 16 squares with a sharp knife.