Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are the ultimate no-bake dessert for sweet tooths. Featuring a dense, fudgy chocolate base made with cocoa powder and butter, they are layered with a luscious, smooth peanut butter center that melts in your mouth. The combination of rich chocolate and salty-sweet peanut butter creates an irresistible flavor profile that is both comforting and indulgent. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a quick snack when you need a sugar fix, these bars are incredibly easy to assemble. They require no baking, just simple mixing and chilling, making them a fantastic treat for busy weeknights or summer gatherings.

Cooking Method: No-Bake

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 36

Calories: 1179.9

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are the ultimate no-bake dessert for sweet tooths. Featuring a dense, fudgy chocolate base made with cocoa powder and butter, they are layered with a luscious, smooth peanut butter center that melts in your mouth. The combination of rich chocolate and salty-sweet peanut butter creates an irresistible flavor profile that is both comforting and indulgent. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a quick snack when you need a sugar fix, these bars are incredibly easy to assemble. They require no baking, just simple mixing and chilling, making them a fantastic treat for busy weeknights or summer gatherings.

Ingredients

2 cup Powdered sugar
2 cup Graham cracker crumbs
1 cup Smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup +2 tbsp butter or margarine

Directions

1
Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and half of the powdered sugar.
3
Microwave the butter or margarine until melted, then stir into the crumb mixture until it resembles wet sand.
4
Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
5
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining powdered sugar with the smooth peanut butter until a thick, creamy paste forms.
6
Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
7
Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm and set.
8
Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1179.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55.0g85%
Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
Cholesterol 57.6mg20%
Sodium 2115.9mg89%
Total Carbohydrate 133.6g45%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 126.8g
Protein 45.1g91%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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