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Simple No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Layer

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These Simple No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars feature a crunchy graham cracker base, creamy peanut butter filling, and smooth chocolate topping. They’re rich, easy to make, and require no oven—perfect for peanut butter lovers and effortless dessert prep.

Ingredients

For the Crunchy Base:

1 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (finely crushed)

1 cup chunky peanut butter

1 cup powdered sugar

For the Creamy Filling:

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

For the Chocolate Topping:

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, chunky peanut butter, and powdered sugar until evenly combined and thick.
  3. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base.
  4. In another bowl, mix creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the base layer.
  5. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave in 20-second bursts (or use a double boiler), stirring until smooth.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly to cover.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm and set.
  8. Lift out using parchment paper, cut into squares, and serve chilled.

Notes

Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-salty contrast.

Add chopped pretzels or rice cereal to the base for extra crunch.

Use vegan butter and chocolate chips for a dairy-free version.

Swirl melted peanut butter over the chocolate for a marbled look.

Freeze for up to 2 months with parchment between layers.

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