No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Please welcome Joanna from Baked by Joanna back with her NO-BAKE peanut butter bars.

I am all for no-bake desserts and sweet snacks, for example: nutella cheesecake.

This no-bake peanut butter bars suit busy moms or home cooks who simply don’t have the luxury of time to bake, but wanted to make a sweet something for a bite.

I love peanut butter and this sugary sweet and creamy peanut butter bars hit all the right notes.

Try them out. 

Desserts that require no baking is great for summer entertaining.

You can keep you house cool, while still making a decadent dessert that can be enjoyed following dinner.

And can I just say, there is something so right about chocolate and peanut butter housed together in a baking pan ready to be devoured.

These swirled no-bake peanut butter bars by Deliciously Yum! are the epitome of nostalgic American treats.

The saltiness of the peanut butter marries so well with the semi-sweet chocolate and hint of cinnamon from the graham crackers.

Plus, I really like that they stay in the fridge chilled.

It’s the perfect dessert to get your mind off of the sweltering heat.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 369 calories per serving.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Servings 12 people

Prep Time 10 minutes

Rest Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars - the easiest, richest and loaded sweet peanut butter bars ever.

Calories 369 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter melted
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup crushed graham crackers
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Topping:

• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter plus 2 tablespoons

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Directions

1. 1

   Line an 8"x8" baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Using a rubber spatula, mix in the powdered and brown sugars. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and then the creamy peanut butter' mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.

3. 3

   Spread the batter in an even layer in the prepared baking pan. Set aside.

4. 4

   In another bowl, melt the chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter in the microwave in 30-second increments. Stir after each interval until smooth. Spread the chocolate over the peanut butter bars.

5. 5

   Heat the remaining peanut butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds (it helps with the pouring). Drizzle the peanut butter over the chocolate, creating 5-6 straight lines. Rotate the pan 90°C (194°F) and, using a toothpick, drag it through the lines in both directions to create the pattern.

6. 6

   Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.

Recipe Notes

The bars will keep up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Amount Per Serving (12 people)

Calories 369 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 21mg7%

Sodium 242mg11%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Dessert Recipes

Cuisine: Butter

Keyword: No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars