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No bake peanut butter bars topped with chocolate and sprinkled with nuts.

Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Creamy, chocolate-topped, and impossibly simple, these Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are a rich treat perfect for busy days and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 inch Pan
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter, melted
  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs, finely ground
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar), sifted if lumpy
  • 1 cup Peanut butter, smooth, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons Peanut butter, for melting with chocolate smooth
  • 1.5 cups Milk chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, and peanut butter. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Spread the chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the pressed base. Optionally, sprinkle chopped peanuts or flaky sea salt on top.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour until firm. Cut into squares and store chilled.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword Easy, No-Bake