Peanut Butter Bars
These Peanut Butter Bars are a dreamy blend of creamy, nutty richness and a satisfyingly chewy texture that melts in your mouth. With just 30 minutes of prep, you’ll create a treat that’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs 6 ounces, from about 8 full graham cracker sheets
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted if lumpy
- ½ cup salted butter 1 stick, melted, plus more for the pan
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter plus 2 tablespoons for the chocolate layer
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. Add the melted butter and 1 cup peanut butter and mix until well combined.
- Use your hands to evenly press the peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave on high, stirring every 20 seconds, until the mixture is smooth. Evenly spread over the peanut butter layer.
- Refrigerate the bars overnight, or until the chocolate is firm and the peanut butter layer is fully set. The chocolate will set up sooner, but the peanut butter layer requires a full overnight chill. Slice and serve.
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