If you like peanut ،er cups, you’ll LOVE these no-bake c،colate peanut ،er bars. They’re rich, decadent, and easy to make with 5 ingredients!
It’s hard to eat just one of these no-bake peanut ،er bars. …Which makes sense, because they’re like an even better version of a Reese’s peanut ،er cup. A crisp c،colate layer tops a rich, fudgy peanut ،er base. If you’re anything like me, you’ll finish one square and then return to the pan for another sliver…and then another.
Aside from the fact that they’re delicious, I’ve been loving these c،colate peanut ،er bars for a few reasons this summer.
- They’re no-bake, so you don’t have to heat up the ،use in order to make them.
- They’re SO easy. Just 5 ingredients!
- The recipe is super kid-friendly! Our little one loves mixing together the peanut ،er layer and pressing it into the pan.
Many similar recipes for c،colate peanut ،er bars say that you can’t make them with natural peanut ،er, but I’m happy to report that this one comes out great with it. I ،pe you love this easy no-bake treat!
No-Bake C،colate Peanut Butter Bars Ingredients
You just need 5 ingredients to make this peanut ،er bars recipe:
- Graham ،er c،bs – They give the peanut ،er layer its structure and add yummy graham ،er flavor. Use store-bought graham ،er c،bs or make your own in the food processor from about 8 full graham ،er sheets. Use gluten-free graham ،er c،bs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Powdered sugar – It sweetens the peanut ،er layer and helps bind it together.
- Salted ،er – For rich, ،ery flavor. Vegan ،er works here too!
- Creamy peanut ،er – You’ll use some in the peanut ،er layer and more in the c،colate topping.
- And c،colate chips – I like to use dark c،colate chips here. If you prefer sweeter c،colate, feel free to use semi-sweet c،colate chips instead.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
Best Peanut Butter to Use
I like to use creamy natural peanut ،er in this recipe.
Just make sure that it’s well-stirred and smooth. The dry, stiff peanut ،er that you sometimes find at the bottom of a jar won’t work here. It needs to be runny to bind the peanut ،er layer together.
How to Make Peanut Butter Bars
The first step in this recipe is making the peanut ،er layer.
If you aren’t using store-bought graham ،er c،bs, make your own. Break 8 graham ،er sheets into pieces and place them in a food processor. Pulse until they break down into fine c،bs.
Measure 1 1/2 cups of the graham ،er c،bs and place them in a large bowl. Add the powdered sugar and stir to combine. Then, add the peanut ،er and melted ،er and mix until well combined.
Press the peanut ،er mixture into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper.
Next, make the c،colate layer.
Combine the c،colate chips and 2 tables،s peanut ،er in a microwave-safe medium bowl.
Melt the c،colate and peanut ،er together by microwaving on high, stirring every 20 seconds.
When the c،colate mixture is smooth, pour it on top of the peanut ،er layer and evenly spread it over the bars. (An offset spatula is great for this!)
Finally, chill the peanut ،er bars overnight in the refrigerator, or until the c،colate is firm and the peanut ،er layer is fully set.
Slice and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Don’t skimp on the chilling time. The c،colate will set up after just a few ،urs, but the peanut ،er layer needs 8 ،urs or more to become completely firm. Looking at the c،colate layer, it can be tempting to slice the bars sooner. While they’ll still taste great, they have the best, most cohesive texture after a full overnight chill.
- Slice them with a large sharp knife. As the c،colate sets up, it becomes firm and s،. It can ، if you try to slice the bars with a too small or dull knife. You’ll get the most even bars if you use a large sharp knife to cut them.
Storage
These no-bake c،colate peanut ،er bars keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Transfer them to the fridge to thaw overnight.
More Peanut Butter Recipes
If you love these c،colate peanut ،er bars, try one of these yummy peanut ،er recipes next:
Peanut Butter Bars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 8 ،urs
Total Time: 8 ،urs 30 minutes
Serves 16
These no-bake c،colate peanut ،er bars taste even better than peanut ،er cups! Made with just 5 ingredients, they’re an easy, delicious treat.
- 1½ cups graham ،er c،bs, 6 ounces, from about 8 full graham ،er sheets
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
- ½ cup salted ،er, 1 stick, melted, plus more for the pan
- 1 cup creamy peanut ،er, plus 2 tables،s for the c،colate layer
- 1 cup c،colate chips
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Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, stir together the graham ،er c،bs and powdered sugar. Add the melted ،er and 1 cup peanut ،er and mix until well combined.
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Use your hands to evenly press the peanut ،er mixture into the prepared pan.
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In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the c،colate chips and the remaining 2 tables،s peanut ،er. Microwave on high, stirring every 20 seconds, until the mixture is smooth. Evenly spread over the peanut ،er layer.
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Refrigerate the bars overnight, or until the c،colate is firm and the peanut ،er layer is fully set. The c،colate will set up sooner, but the peanut ،er layer requires a full overnight chill. Slice and serve.
To make these bars vegan, use vegan ،er and dairy-free c،colate chips.
To make them gluten-free, use gluten-free graham ،er c،bs.
منبع: https://www.loveandlemons.com/peanut-،er-bars/