No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars (Printable)

Graham cracker bars layered with peanut butter and chocolate for a quick, no-oven snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base Layer

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Chocolate Topping

05 - 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
06 - 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl. Stir until a uniform dough forms.
02 - Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined 9x13-inch baking pan. Firmly press the mixture to create an even layer.
03 - In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together using a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
04 - Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the base. Smooth evenly with a spatula.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set. Once firm, remove from the pan and cut into bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in about 15 minutes hands-on time with the rest spent chilling
  • Classic flavors without heating up the kitchen
  • Only a handful of staple ingredients needed
  • Make ahead and slice whenever you want to serve
02 -
  • No oven needed and comes together in one bowl
  • Easily doubles for a crowd
  • Stores beautifully chilled or frozen
03 -
  • Always use smooth peanut butter for foolproof mixing Chunky styles can make bars crumbly
  • Splash a bit of vanilla extract into the peanut butter base for added warmth and depth
  • Tap the pan firmly on the counter after you spread the chocolate to pop any bubbles and smooth the top
  • No need to worry about perfect layers the homemade look only adds to the appeal
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