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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are a crowd-pleaser! Creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and a satisfying crunch combine for the perfect treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups rice crispy cereal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Microwave or double boiler

Method
 

  1. Start by greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little butter or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the Rice Krispies until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  4. Transfer the peanut butter and Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly and press it down firmly to create a compact layer.
  5. In the microwave or a double boiler, melt the semisweet chocolate chips with the remaining 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base in the baking dish. Spread it evenly using the spatula.
  7. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set and the bars are firm enough to cut.
  8. Once set, remove the bars from the baking dish using the edges of the parchment paper (if used). Cut into squares or rectangles, and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a nutty twist, consider adding chopped nuts such as peanuts or almonds to the base.
  • If you prefer dark chocolate, substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
  • Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for an added flavor contrast.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.