Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Bars with a crunchy graham cracker base, creamy peanut butter, and a rich chocolate topping, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Base
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 2 cups graham crackers crushed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Topping
- 2 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare baking dish: Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking and ease removal of bars.
- Mix base ingredients: Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, and crushed graham crackers until well mixed.
- Add peanut butter: Mix in 1 ¼ cup creamy peanut butter just until incorporated evenly into the cracker mixture.
- Press base: Evenly spread the peanut butter mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
- Melt chocolate topping: In a heat-safe bowl, combine semi sweet chocolate chips and remaining 3 tablespoons peanut butter. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Spread topping: Pour and spread the chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the base layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate the bars for 1 hour to set the chocolate topping and firm up the bars.
- Serve: Let the bars sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, use chopped peanuts in the base mixture.
- Substitute semi sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate according to preference.
- Ensure the chocolate mixture is smooth before spreading to avoid lumps.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Use parchment paper generously to easily lift bars from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
