No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars (Printable version)
Creamy peanut butter bars with a chocolate-peanut glaze; chilled until set for an easy, indulgent no-bake treat.
# What you need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
06 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
# How To:
01 - Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mix melted butter and 1 cup peanut butter until smooth.
03 - Stir in powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs, then add vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a uniform, thick dough forms.
04 - Firmly press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top using a spatula.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until completely smooth.
06 - Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the base and spread evenly.
07 - Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
08 - Once chilled, lift the bars using the parchment overhang, cut evenly into 16 bars, and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can sneak a taste of the batter and topping because nothing’s raw.
- It’s almost embarrassingly easy and feels like getting away with something delicious.
02 -
- Once, I made the mistake of rushing the chill time and ended up with a chocolate slip n’ slide—be patient and let it fully set for perfect bars.
- I discovered a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top at the end makes all the flavors pop more than you’d expect.
03 -
- Let the melted chocolate cool for a minute before spreading so you don’t melt the base.
- For sharp edges, use a warm knife dipped in hot water before slicing each bar.