These No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are the easiest treat to make and taste so similar to a peanut butter cup! The combination of creamy peanut butter, sweet graham crackers, and a rich chocolate topping is simply irresistible. Perfect for a last minute dessert or if it’s too hot out to turn on the oven.
Ohhh, chocolate and peanut butter. The most tried and true combination that is sure to please just about everybody. These peanut butter bars could quite possibly be the easiest treat ever.
With this no-bake peanut butter bars recipe, you can indulge in a heavenly treat without even turning on your oven! Whether you're making them for a special occasion, a potluck gathering, or simply as a delicious snack, these bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Why you'll love this recipe
- These bars replicate peanut butter cups almost to a T.
- Peanut butter bars are so easy to make!
- No oven required! Perfect for those warm days when you don't want to turn your oven on.
Perfect for last minute desserts or if it's too hot out to turn on the oven, you can still have a delicious treat. They're also perfect for getting the kids in the kitchen! I cannot wait until John is old enough to come in the kitchen with me to help me bake. ❤️
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📋 Recipe
Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Layer
- 13-15 graham crackers 2 cups, finely crushed
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Chocolate Layer
- 3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 pan with foil and set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse graham crackers to a fine crumb. Add melted butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar and peanut butter very well and pulse until thoroughly combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of prepared baking pan.
- In the microwave or on the stove top, melt chocolate chips with peanut butter until completely smooth. If using the microwave, use 30 second increments to ensure the chocolate doesn't scorch. Spread chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter layer until completely smooth. Allow bars to set in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
Notes
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Brett Bydairk says
I made these using crushed Cheez-It crackers instead. Yummy!
leia says
I'm allergic to dairy , could I substitute the butter with oil? Or flaxseed butter?
Ashleigh says
Applesauce makes a great replacement for better.. It's an awesome replacement in breads and cookies.. I'm not sure about this these bars, I think oil, or even "lard" would work.
If you decide to try applesauce, say it calls for 1 cup of butter, then you add one cup of applesauce, it's an even swap 🙂
Kristen says
Wow. Its a good thing I dont live by you. I would have eaten all of these too!