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Close-up of homemade no-bake peanut butter bars with a glossy chocolate topping on a rustic ceramic plate, set against a soft blue linen napkin.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

These irresistible no-bake peanut butter bars combine creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate for a homemade treat that tastes just like your favorite candy bars. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars, Old fashioned peanut butter bars recipe, Peanut butter bars baked, Peanut butter bars healthy, Peanut butter bars recipes, Peanut butter bars with oats
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 Bars
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $12-15

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Chocolate Topping

  • ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Line 9x13" pan with parchment paper
  • Mix melted butter and peanut butter until smooth
  • Add powdered sugar, graham crumbs, vanilla, salt; stir well
  • Press mixture into pan firmly
  • Microwave chocolate topping ingredients in 30-second bursts until smooth
  • Spread chocolate over peanut butter layer
  • Refrigerate 2 hours until set
  • Cut into bars

Notes

  • Use room temp ingredients
  • Cut with warm knife
  • Use commercial peanut butter

Nutrition

Serving: 65g | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg