No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars
These no-bake bars layer a soft, peanut-buttery base with a glossy chocolate-peanut butter topping. They mix up fast and set in the fridge for an easy crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1.25 cup creamy peanut butter room temperature
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted slightly cooled
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
- 1.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.33 cup creamy peanut butter for the chocolate topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
- Stir melted butter, 1.25 cups peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and graham crumbs. Mix until evenly combined and dough-like.
- Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the lined pan.
- Microwave chocolate chips with 0.33 cup peanut butter in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until silky.
- Spread chocolate over the base. Tap the pan to smooth. Chill until set, then slice into 16 bars.
Notes
Try a crunchy twist by folding 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts into the base. Prefer sweeter bars? Use milk chocolate chips for the topping. For clean cuts, warm a knife under hot water, dry it, and wipe between slices. Store covered in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.