Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars (Print Version)

Rich and chewy no-bake bars with smooth peanut butter and chocolate topping. Ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

06 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

# Directions:

01 - Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges hang over the sides for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
03 - Transfer the peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly across the surface, smoothing the top with a spatula.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter for the topping. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each burst, until completely melted and silky smooth.
05 - Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the pressed base. Use a spatula to spread it into an even layer across the entire surface.
06 - Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate topping is firm to the touch and fully set.
07 - Remove from the refrigerator and cut into 16 even bars. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means you can make these even on the hottest day without heating up your entire house.
  • The contrast between that thick chewy peanut butter base and the glossy chocolate top is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Do not skip the chilling step, because cutting too early will give you a gooey mess instead of clean bars.
  • If the chocolate topping seems too thick to spread, warm it for another ten seconds and it will loosen right up.
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before pressing the base into the pan and the mixture will not stick to your fingers.
  • Let the bars sit at room temperature for about ten minutes before slicing so the chocolate does not crack.

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