Easy Peanut Butter Bars

Indulge your sweet tooth with these Easy Peanut Butter Bars, a no-bake treat that combines rich, creamy peanut butter with a luscious chocolate topping. Perfect for busy days, this simple dessert comes together in just 15 minutes using pantry staples like graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The buttery, melt-in-your-mouth base is topped with a silky chocolate-peanut butter layer, creating an irresistible balance of sweet and salty flavors. With minimal effort and zero oven required, these peanut butter bars are ideal for potlucks, holidays, or satisfying everyday cravings. Refrigerate, slice into 16 servings, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing dessert that's as easy to make as it is to devour!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for chocolate topping)

Directions

Step 1

Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds until fully melted.

Step 3

Stir the melted butter with the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and creamy peanut butter until fully combined into a smooth mixture.

Step 4

Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.

Step 5

In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter for the topping. Heat in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

Step 6

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate has hardened completely.

Step 8

Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper (if used). Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Step 9

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1116 grams (1116.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5569

Total Fat 322.50g	413%
Saturated Fat 129.70g	649%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 2638mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 654.40g	238%
Dietary Fiber 39.80g	142%
Total Sugars 454.70g
Protein 100.70g	201%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 315mg	24%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 2070mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.0%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 44.2%