The perfect no-bake recipe for the summer season dessert potluck: Peanut Butter Bars! They’ve a skinny chocolate topping and crunchy graham cracker bits that make them irresistible. I make this recipe no less than as soon as a month, and when you learn the way straightforward they’re to make, you’ll, too!
Welcome to a different assembly of the ‘I like peanut butter membership,’ and this time, we’re utilizing it to make a no-bake dessert as a result of we have to eat quick! Did you eat my peanut butter mousse to quick too?
The factor that units these peanut butter bars aside is the crushed graham crackers within the filling. It is simply the correct quantity of tiny crunches, plus sweetness.
When you love Reese’s peanut butter cups, it’s important to make this no bake model, slice it into bars and share!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Elements
- Graham Crackers. You want two complete graham cracker sheets, which is technically 4 of the sq. halves (those with the dashed line down the center as seen within the picture). You can be crushing these both in a plastic bag or in a mini meals processor.
- Powdered Sugar. That is the very best sugar to make use of as a result of it is tremendous finely floor and dissolves simply within the combination. I have never examined this recipe with granulated sugar, but when that is all you have got, pulse 1 cup in a meals processor or high-speed blender till it is powdery.
- Butter. Half a stick of butter (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces) makes these peanut butter bars so creamy.
- Peanut Butter. With this recipe, you should use any kind of peanut butter you want, apart from the powdered sort! You should use crunchy in case you prefer it, or clean or all-natural.
- Vanilla Extract. One-quarter teaspoon of actual vanilla extract.
Chocolate Topping Elements:
- Chocolate. We simply need a skinny layer of chocolate on prime right here, so I am utilizing simply 2 ounes of a chopped semisweet chocolate bar. You should use chocolate chips, if that is all you have got. Additionally, you may double the quantity of chocolate for a thicker topping. I soften the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave on low energy. If it appears too dry, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or impartial oil (like grapeseed, canola or vegetable oil) to assist it soften.
- Salt (elective). It is private desire, however I like a sprinkling of salt on prime of a brilliant wealthy dessert. The big-flaked sea salt is very scrumptious right here!
Make No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
After crushing the 4 graham crackers in a bag or in a small meals processor, mix them with the 1 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, mix the 4 tablespoons of butter and ¼ cup peanut butter. Warmth within the microwave for about 40 seconds, till melted however not boiling. It is a good suggestion to take it out earlier than it is all the best way melted and stir till it finishes melting.
Subsequent, stir within the ¼ teaspoon of vanilla.
Add the melted combination to the bowl with the graham crackers and powdered sugar. Stir this combination very properly till a stiff dough kinds. Take the time to make sure all of the powdered sugar is included into the dough.
Press this combination firmly within the backside of a 9” x 5” x 3” loaf pan. Make sure the crust is even and flat. Truly, the precise dimension of the pan would not really matter right here, as a result of we’re not baking them. You possibly can put these peanut butter bars within the backside of muffin cups or double the recipe and use an 8 or 9-inch sq. pan.
Lastly, chop the chocolate and soften it in a microwave-safe bowl on LOW energy till virtually all the best way melted (about 30 seconds for simply 2 ounces of chocolate). Stir till totally melted, after which unfold over the bars. Refrigerate for no less than 10 minutes to set the chocolate. You possibly can slice and serve instantly, or refrigerate till tremendous agency for slicing.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Recipe Variations
- Vegetarian – As written, these peanut butter chocolate bars are vegetarian.
- Vegan – You possibly can completely make this recipe vegan with a couple of easy swaps. Verify your label and ensure your graham cracker are vegan, and seize a stick of vegan butter. (Miyoko’s model of plant-based butter is superb). Additionally verify your chocolate bar or chocolate chip substances to make sure they do not comprise milk or any dairy derivatives. The recipe will prove precisely the identical with these swaps.
- Chocolate – My private favourite Reese’s are the white chocolate ones, so I actually wish to prime these peanut butter bars with melted white chocolate as an alternative of semisweet.
Retailer Leftovers
Due to the melted chocolate on prime, these peanut butter bars are greatest saved cool. I retailer them within the fridge in an air-tight meals storage container for as much as 1 week, however they hardly final that lengthy in my home. You can too retailer them within the freezer for months.
Yield: 6
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
These no bake peanut butter bars are such a deal with!
Prep Time
quarter-hour
Complete Time
quarter-hour
Elements
- 2 graham cracker sheets
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup peanut butter*
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces bitter candy chocolate, chopped
Directions
- Crush graham crackers in a medium bowl with a pastry cutter. Alternatively, you should use a meals processor.
- Add the powdered sugar to the graham cracker crumbs and stir to mix.
- Soften the butter and peanut butter collectively in a small bowl within the microwave. Add the vanilla to this combination earlier than pouring it over the graham cracker crumb combination. Mix this combination very properly till a stiff dough kinds. Take the time to make sure all of the powdered sugar is included into the dough.
- Press this combination firmly within the backside of a 9” x 5” x 3” loaf pan. Make sure the crust is even and flat. Soften the chocolate within the microwave in 30 second intervals. Pour the chocolate over the crust and depart on the counter till set. Use a knife to chop the squares into small serving items.
Notes
You should use any dimension pan for this recipe as a result of it isn’t baked. You possibly can press right into a muffin pan, or double the recipe to make it in an 8-inch or 9-inch sq. pan.
When you’re having hassle with the chocolate melting, add a teaspoon of coconut oil (or any impartial, flavorless oil).
*Any kind of peanut butter works right here.
Diet Info:
Yield:
6
Serving Dimension:
1
Quantity Per Serving:
Energy: 275Complete Fats: 16gSaturated Fats: 8gTrans Fats: 0gUnsaturated Fats: 7gLdl cholesterol: 23mgSodium: 83mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 3g
