Here’s a super easy, no-bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars recipe—rich, creamy, and perfect for dessert or snacks.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars (No-Bake)
Ingredients
For the peanut butter layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 sheets), crushed
For the chocolate topping:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
1. Make the base layer
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs.
- Stir until fully combined and thick.
- Press mixture firmly into an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish lined with parchment paper.
2. Make the chocolate topping
- Melt chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons peanut butter together (microwave in 20–30 second increments or melt over low heat on the stove).
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
3. Chill
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift from the pan, slice into bars, and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Crunchy version: Use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped peanuts.
- Salted: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before chilling.
- Healthier swap: Replace graham crackers with crushed oats.
- Extra thick bars: Double the recipe in the same pan.
If you want, I can also give you a 3-ingredient version, a healthy no-sugar version, or a baked brownie-style PB bar.
