Here’s an easy, no-bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars recipe—rich, fudgy, and always a hit 🍫🥜
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1½–2 cups powdered sugar (to taste)
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, peanut butter, vanilla, graham crumbs, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Press mixture evenly into the pan.
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together (microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring).
- Spread chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer.
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours until set.
- Cut into bars.
Tips
- For cleaner cuts, warm the knife under hot water and wipe between slices.
- If too sweet, use dark chocolate.
- Store refrigerated or at room temp (cool environment).
Variations
- Extra thick: Use a 9×5 loaf pan.
- Crunchy: Add chopped peanuts or Rice Krispies.
- Gluten-free: Use GF graham crumbs.
- Vegan: Use plant butter + dairy-free chocolate.
If you want a baked version, less-sweet version, or a large-batch party pan, I can adjust it for you 😄
