No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

No bake, no fuss! These No Bake Peanut Butter Bars taste like peanut butter cups in bar form and everyone will keep coming back for more!

Prep Time15

Chill Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: bars

Calories: 565kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter divided
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, then set aside.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Add graham crackers, powdered sugar, 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix until combined.
Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Microwave to melt, then stir until smooth. Spread over the top of the pressed mixture.
Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours. The bars should be firm.
To cut, remove from the refrigerator and slice with a sharp chef's knife. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

To STORE No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for about a week. You can eat them straight from the fridge or let them come to room temperature before serving.

To FREEZE these, you can either wrap individual bars or the whole slab in plastic wrap, then wrap it a second time in foil and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let them defrost and come to room temperature before serving.

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