No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Indulge in these decadent No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, a recipe passed down from a Kansas City baking queen! Rich peanut butter and creamy chocolate combine in a dreamy, no-bake treat perfect for satisfying any sweet craving. These bars are easy to make and require no oven time, making them ideal for a quick dessert or a fun family baking project. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 131.9 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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How to Make No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

  1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually beat in 1 cup powdered sugar until combined.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 1 cup chocolate chips. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix until evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture.
  5. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. In a medium, heavy-duty saucepan over the lowest possible heat, melt 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 cup chocolate chips, stirring constantly until smooth and melted.
  8. Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely firm.
  10. Cut into bars and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

17g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars?

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars?

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars has approximately 131.9 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars?

The key ingredients for No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are Peanut Butter, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips. See the full list with measurements above.

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