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Squares of no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars with a thick peanut butter layer under glossy chocolate

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

No-bake bars with a creamy peanut butter and graham cracker base, topped with smooth chocolate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut butter base
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (260 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (113 g)
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (150 g)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (180 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate topping
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (255 g)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Method
 

Base
  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. Stir the melted butter, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Add the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and salt and mix until a thick dough forms.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into an even layer in the pan.
Topping
  1. Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil for 30 seconds, stir, then heat in 15-second bursts until smooth.
  2. Spread the chocolate over the base to the edges.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
  4. Lift out with the parchment and cut into 24 bars with a warm, dry knife.

Notes

Make ahead: Make up to 1 week ahead and keep refrigerated.
Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition is an estimate per bar.