Peanut Butter Bars Taste Like Reese's Cups Recipe

Indulge in these dreamy Peanut Butter Bars – a festive Christmas treat that tastes just like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! This easy recipe is perfect for holiday baking, and we've tweaked it to ensure the perfect peanut butter flavor in every bite. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 310 kcal

Protein 7g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Bars Taste Like Reese's Cups

½ cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Milk Chocolate Chips

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How to Make Peanut Butter Bars Taste Like Reese's Cups

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the finished bars out easily.
In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, and 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter. Mix until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons more melted butter. If it's too sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons more graham cracker crumbs.
Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter base.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely set. Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.
Enjoy your homemade Reese's Cups-inspired Peanut Butter Bars!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

45g

Carbs

10g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion For Large Groups 5 Ingredients Or Less Easy Chocolate Gifts Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Bars Taste Like Reese's Cups?

Peanut Butter Bars Taste Like Reese's Cups takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter Bars Taste Like Reese's Cups?

Peanut Butter Bars Taste Like Reese's Cups has approximately 310 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Butter Bars Taste Like Reese's Cups?

The key ingredients for Peanut Butter Bars Taste Like Reese's Cups are Powdered Sugar, Butter, Peanut Butter, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Milk Chocolate Chips. See the full list with measurements above.