No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Kid-friendly, no-bake bars with a rich peanut buttery base and smooth chocolate topping—easy to make and perfect for family snacks or lunchbox treats!
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 12 sheets
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter for chocolate topping
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, salt and vanilla until the mixture is thick and holds together like a thick dough.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing down firmly and evenly using a spatula or clean hands.
- Chill the base for about 10 minutes while you prepare the chocolate topping.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and 2 tbsp peanut butter in 20-30 second increments, stirring well between each, until smooth and glossy.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter base using a spoon or offset spatula. Refrigerate the bars for 2 hours or until the chocolate layer is firm and set.
- Let the bars sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cutting into bars. Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge.
