The most effective no-bake recipe for the summer season dessert potluck: Peanut Butter Bars! They’ve a skinny chocolate topping and crunchy graham cracker bits that make them irresistible. I make this recipe at the very least as soon as a month, and when you learn the way straightforward they’re to make, you’ll, too!
Welcome to a different assembly of the ‘I really like peanut butter membership,’ and this time, we’re utilizing it to make a no-bake dessert as a result of we have to eat quick! Did you eat my peanut butter mousse to quick too?
The factor that units these peanut butter bars aside is the crushed graham crackers within the filling. It is simply the correct amount of tiny crunches, plus sweetness.
In case you love Reese’s peanut butter cups, you need to make this no bake model, slice it into bars and share!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Components
- Graham Crackers. You want two complete graham cracker sheets, which is technically 4 of the sq. halves (those with the dashed line down the center as seen within the photograph). You may be crushing these both in a plastic bag or in a mini meals processor.
- Powdered Sugar. That is the most effective sugar to make use of as a result of it is tremendous finely floor and dissolves simply within the combination. I have never examined this recipe with granulated sugar, but when that is all you’ve gotten, pulse 1 cup in a meals processor or high-speed blender till it is powdery.
- Butter. Half a stick of butter (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces) makes these peanut butter bars so creamy.
- Peanut Butter. With this recipe, you should use any sort of peanut butter you want, apart from the powdered sort! You should utilize crunchy in the event you prefer it, or easy or all-natural.
- Vanilla Extract. One-quarter teaspoon of actual vanilla extract.
Chocolate Topping Components:
- Chocolate. We simply desire a skinny layer of chocolate on high right here, so I am utilizing simply 2 ounes of a chopped semisweet chocolate bar. You should utilize chocolate chips, if that is all you’ve gotten. Additionally, you possibly can double the quantity of chocolate for a thicker topping. I soften the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave on low energy. If it appears too dry, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or impartial oil (like grapeseed, canola or vegetable oil) to assist it soften.
- Salt (elective). It is private choice, however I really like a sprinkling of salt on high of an excellent wealthy dessert. The big-flaked sea salt is particularly scrumptious right here!
Tips on how to Make No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
After crushing the 4 graham crackers in a bag or in a small meals processor, mix them with the 1 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, mix the 4 tablespoons of butter and ¼ cup peanut butter. Warmth within the microwave for about 40 seconds, till melted however not boiling. It is a good suggestion to take it out earlier than it is all the way in which melted and stir till it finishes melting.
Subsequent, stir within the ¼ teaspoon of vanilla.
Add the melted combination to the bowl with the graham crackers and powdered sugar. Stir this combination very properly till a stiff dough kinds. Take the time to make sure all of the powdered sugar is integrated into the dough.
Press this combination firmly within the backside of a 9” x 5” x 3” loaf pan. Make sure the crust is even and flat. Truly, the precise measurement of the pan would not really matter right here, as a result of we’re not baking them. You’ll be able to put these peanut butter bars within the backside of muffin cups or double the recipe and use an 8 or 9-inch sq. pan.
Lastly, chop the chocolate and soften it in a microwave-safe bowl on LOW energy till nearly all the way in which melted (about 30 seconds for simply 2 ounces of chocolate). Stir till absolutely melted, after which unfold over the bars. Refrigerate for at the very least 10 minutes to set the chocolate. You’ll be able to slice and serve instantly, or refrigerate till tremendous agency for slicing.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Recipe Variations
- Vegetarian – As written, these peanut butter chocolate bars are vegetarian.
- Vegan – You’ll be able to completely make this recipe vegan with a number of easy swaps. Examine your label and ensure your graham cracker are vegan, and seize a stick of vegan butter. (Miyoko’s model of plant-based butter is great). Additionally test your chocolate bar or chocolate chip substances to make sure they do not include milk or any dairy derivatives. The recipe will end up precisely the identical with these swaps.
- Chocolate – My private favourite Reese’s are the white chocolate ones, so I actually wish to high these peanut butter bars with melted white chocolate as a substitute of semisweet.
Tips on how to Retailer Leftovers
Due to the melted chocolate on high, these peanut butter bars are greatest saved cool. I retailer them within the fridge in an air-tight meals storage container for as much as 1 week, however they hardly final that lengthy in my home. You too can retailer them within the freezer for months.
Yield: 6
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
These no bake peanut butter bars are such a deal with!
Prep Time
quarter-hour
Whole Time
quarter-hour
Components
- 2 graham cracker sheets
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup peanut butter*
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces bitter candy chocolate, chopped
Directions
- Crush graham crackers in a medium bowl with a pastry cutter. Alternatively, you should use a meals processor.
- Add the powdered sugar to the graham cracker crumbs and stir to mix.
- Soften the butter and peanut butter collectively in a small bowl within the microwave. Add the vanilla to this combination earlier than pouring it over the graham cracker crumb combination. Mix this combination very properly till a stiff dough kinds. Take the time to make sure all of the powdered sugar is integrated into the dough.
- Press this combination firmly within the backside of a 9” x 5” x 3” loaf pan. Make sure the crust is even and flat. Soften the chocolate within the microwave in 30 second intervals. Pour the chocolate over the crust and depart on the counter till set. Use a knife to chop the squares into small serving items.
Notes
You should utilize any measurement pan for this recipe as a result of it’s not baked. You’ll be able to press right into a muffin pan, or double the recipe to make it in an 8-inch or 9-inch sq. pan.
In case you’re having bother with the chocolate melting, add a teaspoon of coconut oil (or any impartial, flavorless oil).
*Any sort of peanut butter works right here.
Vitamin Info:
Yield:
6
Serving Measurement:
1
Quantity Per Serving:
Energy: 275Whole Fats: 16gSaturated Fats: 8gTrans Fats: 0gUnsaturated Fats: 7gLdl cholesterol: 23mgSodium: 83mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 3g
