Reeses Peanut Butter Bars

These no-bake Reese's Peanut Butter Bars are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert, combining a crunchy graham cracker crust with a rich, creamy peanut butter filling and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfect for potlucks, school lunches, or a quick sweet treat, they require no oven time and come together in minutes. The balance of salty peanuts and sweet chocolate mimics the beloved candy bar flavor without the hassle of baking. Store them in the refrigerator to keep the layers distinct and the texture firm.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 24

Calories: 97.3

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

These no-bake Reese's Peanut Butter Bars are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert, combining a crunchy graham cracker crust with a rich, creamy peanut butter filling and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfect for potlucks, school lunches, or a quick sweet treat, they require no oven time and come together in minutes. The balance of salty peanuts and sweet chocolate mimics the beloved candy bar flavor without the hassle of baking. Store them in the refrigerator to keep the layers distinct and the texture firm.

Ingredients

1 package Graham crackers

Directions

1
Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine and 1 cup of peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.
3
Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar until fully combined.
4
Mix in the crushed graham crackers until the mixture is uniform and crumbly.
5
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan to form the crust.
6
In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt the remaining 2/3 cup of peanut butter with the chocolate chips until smooth.
7
Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
8
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set, then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 97.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.2g7%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 173.0mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 12.5g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 1.8g4%

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

Note

For best results, use a sharp knife to cut the bars after they have fully chilled.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Ensure the peanut butter and margarine are fully melted and smooth to avoid lumps in the crust.

Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, chocolate, graham crackers, bars, dessert, easy, potluck, snack, treat, chocolate chips, vegan, quick, summer, no oven

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