Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars (Easy & Irresistible)
Chocolate peanut butter no-bake bars are rich, creamy, and packed with classic peanut butter and chocolate flavor — all without turning on the oven. With a soft peanut butter base and a smooth chocolate topping, these bars are simple to make and impossible to resist.
Perfect for busy days, summer desserts, holidays, or anytime you need a quick treat, this no-bake recipe comes together with just a few pantry staples. Chill, slice, and enjoy a dessert that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did.
This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Yield: 12 bars
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate Topping
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the pan
Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Make peanut butter base
In a large bowl, mix melted butter and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs until fully combined.
3. Press into pan
Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
4. Melt chocolate topping
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
5. Add chocolate layer
Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter base and spread evenly.
6. Chill and slice
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set. Lift from pan and slice into bars.
Simply Made Tip
For clean slices, let the bars sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before cutting. Use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts for bakery-style edges.
Nutrition (per bar)
- Calories: 360
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 22g
- Sugar: 24g
Category & Subcategory
Category: Desserts
Subcategory: No-Bake Desserts
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