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Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
Amy

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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. Use your hands to evenly press the peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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