Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Bars featuring a buttery graham cracker base layered with smooth peanut butter and topped with a rich chocolate coating. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredients
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Base
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 2 cups graham crackers crushed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Topping
- 2 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring it fully covers the bottom and sides to allow easy removal of the bars later.
- Mix base ingredients: Using a stand mixer or hand-held mixer, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, and crushed graham crackers thoroughly until evenly mixed.
- Add peanut butter to base: Mix in 1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter into the graham cracker mixture until well incorporated and smooth.
- Form base layer: Evenly spread the peanut butter mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly and smoothing the surface.
- Prepare chocolate topping: In a heat-safe bowl, combine the semi sweet chocolate chips with the remaining 3 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Top the bars: Spread the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture evenly over the peanut butter base layer in the baking dish.
- Chill: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill the bars for 1 hour to set completely.
- Serve: Remove the bars and let them sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to soften slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For easier slicing, warm the knife slightly or run it under hot water and dry before cutting the bars.
- You can substitute semi sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To make the recipe gluten free, use gluten free graham crackers.
- Ensure the peanut butter is creamy for best texture in both layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
