Peanut butter bars
The Best No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
If you’re a fan of the classic peanut butter and chocolate combo, these Peanut Butter Bars will be your new favorite treat!
With a buttery graham cracker base and a thick layer of creamy chocolate, they taste just like Reese’s but in bar form—only easier to make!
These bars require just a few simple ingredients and no baking, making them perfect for a quick dessert or party treat. They’re rich, sweet, and incredibly satisfying with the perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate flavors.
These no-bake peanut butter bars are rich, creamy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness! Made with a buttery graham cracker and peanut butter base, then topped with smooth melted milk chocolate, they’re an easy and irresistible treat. Perfect for dessert, potlucks, or whenever a peanut butter craving strikes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔️ No-Bake – No oven required! Just mix, layer, and chill.
✔️ Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and minimal steps.
✔️ Perfect for Any Occasion – Great for parties, potlucks, or an afternoon treat.
For an extra twist, try using crunchy peanut butter for added texture or drizzle white chocolate on top for a decorative finish. Store these bars in the fridge for a cool, fudgy bite every time!
Give this recipe a try and enjoy the ultimate peanut butter-chocolate indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for chocolate topping)
Instructions:
- Line an 8×8-inch or 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate is set.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Peanut butter bars are the ultimate no-fuss dessert that combines rich, creamy peanut butter with a sweet chocolate topping for an irresistible treat.
Whether you’re making them for a party, an after-school snack, or just to satisfy a peanut butter craving, these bars are always a hit. With no need for baking and just a few simple ingredients, they come together in minutes and set up perfectly in the fridge.
One of the best things about peanut butter bars is their versatility. You can make them classic and smooth or add a little crunch by mixing in chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, or even Rice Krispies for extra texture.
For those who love a salty-sweet balance, a sprinkle of sea salt on top takes them to the next level. No matter how you customize them, these bars are a rich, chocolatey, and peanut buttery delight that everyone will love!
