Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are an easy, no-bake dessert bar. Everyone will want a slice of these decadent treats!
These no-bake peanut butter bars are what happens when you take the best of a Reese’s cup and turn it into a no-bake dessert bar. These no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars will be a hit; I can promise you that – incredibly easy to make and even easier to eat.
These peanut butters are about the best thing ever with two layers combining peanut butter, graham crackers, and chocolate – I am so in love with them!
My family is also evidenced by the clamoring whenever I make a batch. They taste like Reese’s peanut butter cups – no one can resist them!
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This is one of my favorite quick dessert recipes for potlucks, parties, BBQs, or other events. They’re seriously so easy and only need an hour or so to set before you slice and serve them.
Just be sure to print out copies of the recipe to share because I’m sure you’ll get requests once you share a batch with family and friends. Every bite of these no-bake bars is like peanut butter and chocolate heaven. It’s the best combination – I can’t wait for you to try them!
Ingredients for No-Bake peanut butter bars
- Margarine: I like Blue Bonnet for this recipe because it saves on some fat and calories, but you can also use the same amount of butter.
- Graham cracker crumbs: Look for boxed graham cracker crumbs in the baking aisle, or you can crush whole crackers in a food processor.
- Powdered sugar: This gives the peanut butter filling a smooth texture. Granulated sugar makes it grainy, so I don’t recommend using it.
- Creamy peanut butter: This is used in the peanut butter layer and chocolate topping.
- Milk chocolate chips: These are melted to create a smooth chocolate layer for the bars. You can also use dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How to Make the Bars
Line a 9×13″ baking pan with parchment paper. Make the paper bigger than the pan so it’s easy to lift the bars out in one piece before you slice them.
Beat the margarine and peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar.
Press the peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate it for 15 minutes while you make the chocolate topping.
Place a heat-proof bowl on top of a pan of simmering water on the stove. Place the chocolate chips and peanut butter in the bowl and stir until the mixture is melted and smooth.
Spread the chocolate mixture over the chilled peanut butter layer. Refrigerate the bars for at least one hour before slicing and serving.
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Treat yourself to this chocolate peanut butter bars recipe, friends. You won’t regret and your family will thank you for them, too – Enjoy!
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup margarine melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Topping
- 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Line a 9×13" pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat together peanut butter and margarine until smooth. Mix in graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes while making the topping.
- In a metal bowl or double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter. Stirring until smooth and completely melted. Spread over the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Once the topping is set, cut into squares. We cut them into 4 by 8 rows to get 32 bars. Enjoy!
I am always looking for new no bake recipes. My kids and I enjoy making them. Thank you!
Everything about these is fantastic! That no bake part makes me very excited.
I go crazy ove peanut butter. Love to make this treat for my kid’s lunch box!
This is both a delicious dessert and snack! My whole family loves them aaaaand they’re gone. Better make some more!
I am so excited to try these! SO easy and delicious!
I love how easy and delicious these are! The perfect treat! Yum!
I love peanut butter sweets!
So delicious!! and I love the name; “No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars” – has a nice ring to it. I’ll tip my boss about it; maybe she decides to cook yet another of your recipes that I mention to her 😀
The cake is really delicious, I’m sure it will be my next favorite recipe!
I really like it. Very delicious!
That is totally irresistible! Adding on our must make list!
I’m a huge fan of easy desserts, and these no-bake peanut butter bars are a lifesaver! The creamy peanut buttery goodness without having to turn on the oven—it’s a win!
This is the ultimate easy dessert that is so rewarding. They make my mouth water!
Absolutely yummy! One of the best I’ve ever made!
These no-bake peanut butter bars turned out absolutely fantastic! They were incredibly easy to make, requiring no oven time, which was a huge plus. Definitely a recipe to keep on hand for when you need a quick and delicious dessert!
A classic recipe! So good, super sweet and very rich, but oh so yummy.
Absolutely in love with these No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars! They were incredibly easy to make and turned out so rich and satisfying.
Oh man, that chocolate on top was perfect! Thanks!