Description
Dense, chewy peanut buttery bars topped with a smooth chocolate peanut butter layer make these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars an easy and delicious holiday treat.
Ingredients
Base:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
Topping:
- 2 cups semi‐sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and 1 and 1/2 cups of the peanut butter until well combined. Add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs and mix until well incorporated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the chocolate and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth, about 90 seconds total.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture in the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Let set at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing with a sharp knife into bars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.