Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Bars 🍫🥜
These rich, decadent bars combine creamy peanut butter and chocolate fudge in a simple, no-bake or baked version. Perfect for dessert or snacks!
🛒 Ingredients
For the crust/base:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the peanut butter layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate layer:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or 2 tablespoons butter)
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Chill in fridge while preparing layers.
2️⃣ Peanut butter layer:
- Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread evenly over the crust.
3️⃣ Chocolate layer:
- Melt chocolate chips and cream together until smooth.
- Pour over peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
4️⃣ Chill & set:
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
5️⃣ Serve:
- Cut into squares or bars.
- Optional: sprinkle with chopped peanuts or drizzle white chocolate on top.
🌟 Tips
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier twist.
- For extra fudgy texture, add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to the peanut butter layer.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
If you want, I can also give you:
- No-bake version with fewer ingredients
- Vegan peanut butter chocolate bars
- Or mini bar or bite-sized versions
Which one should I do?
